1958 Map of Ukiah

About this map

The Russian River corridor serves as the industrial and agricultural spine of this Mendocino County region in the late 1950s. The city of Ukiah is established as a regional hub, flanked by the Northwestern Pacific railroad and a dense network of local institutions, including the Mendocino State Hospital, the Fairgrounds, and numerous schools like Pomolita Sch and Nokomis School. To the north, the newly formed Mendocino Lake sits behind its intake tower, while the landscape to the east rises into the Mayacmas Mountains, characterized by high peaks like Shell Peak and the remote Eightmile Valley. The map records a complex human geography, showing the Pinoliville Rancheria and Guidiville Rancheria alongside established rural interests such as the Yokayo Ranch and Vichy Springs. In the south, smaller clusters like Talmage, Largo, and the Hopland Field Sta indicate the area's ongoing importance for viticulture and research.