1961 Map of Willits

About this map

Willits serves as the central hub of this 1961 survey, where the Northwestern Pacific railroad corridor meets the winding path of the California Western River line. The settlement pattern reflects the area's timber and ranching roots, with outlying points like Clare Mill, Burbeck, and the Brooktrails Ranch scattered across the surrounding valley and ridges. To the west, the map details the transition into the Jackson State Forest, where numerous drainages such as the Noyo River and Big River carve through the landscape.