2012 Map of Tombs Creek

About this map

The Wheatfield Fork Gualala River snakes through the northwestern portion of this Sonoma County terrain, carving a landscape defined by an intricate network of ridgelines and creek drainages. Private landholdings and agricultural history are prominent, with legacy properties such as Wickersham Ranch, Dickson Ranch, and Hedgpeth Ranch marking the hillsides. The name Quicksilver Flat suggests a history of mineral exploration in the area, while features like Johnny Brown Springs and Staley Spring highlight the essential water sources for these upland settlements. To the east, the settlement of Las Lomas sits near Walbridge Ridge, illustrating the scattered nature of rural habitation in this portion of the Coast Ranges. From Deadman Cliff in the north to the southern waters of Hedgpeth Lake, the map documents a region where ranching and local topography dictate the pace of human activity.