1944 Map of Willits
USGS Topo · Published 1944About this map
Willits serves as the central hub of this mid-century topographic survey, where the Northwestern Pacific and California Western railroads converge to move timber and goods through the Mendocino interior. The landscape is defined by the transition from the winding Noyo River and North Fork Big River headwaters to the broad valley floor. Industrial footprints like the Old Northwestern Mill and infrastructure such as Morris Dam on Moo Creek indicate the era's active logging and water management. Rural life is anchored by numerous named properties, including Ridgewood Ranch, Fife Ranch, and the St Frances Ranch. Higher elevations are marked by the Two Rock Lookout and the Laughlin Range, while education and forestry management are represented by the Hearst School and the Hq U of C Howard Forest station.
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