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1969 Map of Bear Harbor

Name: 1969 Topographic Map of Bear Harbor
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1974
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1974

About this map

Our Lady of the Redwoods Abbey stands in the northern reaches of this coastal landscape, situated near the headwaters of the Mattole River. The 1969 topography reveals a rugged interface between the Pacific Ocean and the steep terrain of the King Range National Conservation Area. The coastline is defined by sharp elevation changes and rocky hazards such as Needle Rock, Double Rock, and Duffys Reef, which likely dictated the limited maritime activity in the area.

Transportation through this difficult terrain relies on historical routes like the Usal Road and the Jackass Trail, connecting the isolated Bear Harbor Ranch and the junction at Four Corners. Coastal features like Point No Pass and High Tip underscore the formidable nature of the shoreline, while the interior is marked by significant drainages including Usal Creek and Jackass Creek cutting through the Anderson Ridge.