1960 Map of Ukiah

About this map

The Round Valley Indian Reservation and the extensive Mendocino National Forest define the interior of this Northern California landscape, where the Eel River and its various forks carve through the Coast Ranges. Along the coastline, the California Western RR connects the timber hub of Fort Bragg to the interior, while the Northwestern Pacific RR follows the Russian River valley through Ukiah. This era captures the region prior to the full expansion of the modern highway system, emphasizing the importance of these rail corridors and coastal settlements like Mendocino and Albion. To the east, the terrain drops sharply into the Sacramento Valley, where the Southern Pacific RR serves agricultural centers like Colusa and Williams. The map also details the wetlands of the Colusa National Wildlife Refuge and the Sacramento National Wildlife Refuge, highlighting the contrast between the timber-rich mountains and the fertile valley floor.