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2015 Map of Albion

Name: 2015 Topographic Map of Albion
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2015
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2015

About this map

Albion and the neighboring settlement of Whitesboro sit atop the bluffs of the Mendocino coast, where the Albion River and the Navarro River meet the Pacific Ocean. This 2015 survey details the geographical layout of the river mouths and coastal terrace, illustrating how modern transportation follows older topographical lines. The route of N Highway 1 bridges deep coastal incisions like Dark Gulch and Whitesboro Cove, connecting historically distinct landing points.

Further inland, the map traces the residential and agricultural reaches along Albion Ridge Rd and Navarro Ridge Rd. These ridges separate the drainage basins of Little Salmon Cr and Big Salmon Cr, showing the persistent influence of terrain on local development. At the southern edge, the Arch of the Navarro and Saddle Point define a jagged shoreline of sea stacks and reefs, providing a clear record of the area's maritime interface.