Calpella: SR-20 : East Of US-101 - Looking West (C006)
Few places in Mendocino County have a history as closely tied to agriculture and the road links of inland Northern California as Calpella. This unincorporated community lies in the Russian River watershed, where the Ukiah Valley meets oak-dotted foothills. State Route 20 climbs east from the settlement toward Lake County, while US Route 101 follows the valley to Ukiah and north through Mendocino County. The Russian River flows south through this interior valley before turning toward Sonoma County and the Pacific. Vineyards and other farms are part of the broader valley economy, reflecting Mendocino County’s longstanding place in California wine country. Calpella’s setting is defined less by an urban centre than by working land, highway traffic and the folds of the Coast Ranges.
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Calpella has served as a rail stop in Mendocino County since the late 19th century. This unincorporated community lies north of Ukiah in the Russian River valley, where vineyards and orchards share the lowland with rural homes and roads. Its name recalls Chief Calpella, a Wappo leader associated with this part of northern California, placing the settlement within the valley’s longer Indigenous history. The surrounding Ukiah Valley is part of Mendocino County’s established wine-growing country, while the Coast Range defines the wider setting. Find related webcams in the surrounding area to build a fuller picture of Calpella and the Russian River valley.
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