1958 Map of Ukiah

About this map

The Russian River valley serves as the central artery for this late 1950s landscape, where the Northwestern Pacific railroad and U S Hwy 101 parallel the water's course through Ukiah. To the east, the newly formed Mendocino Lake is visible behind its dam, reshaping the drainage of the East Fork and Cold Creek. This era captures the city during a period of institutional significance, featuring the large grounds of the Mendocino State Hospital near Talmage and the Municipal Airport on the valley floor. Tribal lands including the Pinoliville Rancheria and Guidiville Rancheria are clearly demarcated, while the surrounding Mendocino Mountains are dotted with family ranch names like Ruddick Ranch and McNab Ranch. The map also details numerous local institutions, from Vichy Springs to schools like Pomolita Sch and the Nokomis School.