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2012 Map of Willits

Name: 2012 Topographic Map of Willits
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2012
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2012

About this map

Little Lake Valley serves as the central hub for this Mendocino County landscape, where the city of Willits anchors a network of agriculture and mountain terrain. The map details a transition from the structured street grid of the city, featuring E Commercial St and E Valley St, to the surrounding hillsides dotted with historic landholdings. A distinct pattern of settlement is visible through various named ranches, including Muir Ranch, Fife Ranch, and Sunnybrook Ranch, reflecting the region's enduring ranching heritage.

Waterways like Outlet Creek and Baechtel Creek drain the basin, while the rugged elevations to the east and west are marked by peaks such as Big Darby Peak and Tenney Peak. Genealogists will find particular value in the locations of Willits Cemetery and Little Lake Cemetery, providing specific points for historical research. Smaller communities and named locales such as Simerson, Upp, and Fair Oaks further illustrate the localized geography of the valley floor.