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1955 Map of Ano Nuevo

Name: 1955 Topographic Map of Ano Nuevo
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1956
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1956

About this map

The rocky protrusion of Punta Del Año Nuevo dominates this coastal survey, where the terrestrial landscape meets the Pacific Ocean. Just offshore sits Año Nuevo Island, marked by a Lighthouse (Abandoned) and preserved within the Año Nuevo Island State Park. This mid-century map illustrates the interface between the rugged coastline and the rising Santa Cruz Mountains, showing a landscape defined by significant drainage systems such as Waddell Creek and Finney Creek.

The presence of Big Basin Redwoods State Park and the isolated settlement of Oaks suggests a region focused on conservation and sparse rural habitation. Navigation through the steep drainages of Agua Puerca Y Las Trancas is facilitated by routes like Last Chance Road and various unnamed jeep trails. Geologists and local historians will find value in the detailed elevation markers and landmarks like Vabm Cem 876, which provide precise anchor points for the era's topography.