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1997 Map of Bear Harbor

Name: 1997 Topographic Map of Bear Harbor
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1999
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1999

About this map

Our Lady of the Redwoods Abbey and the rugged northern coastline of Mendocino County anchor this late-century topography, where the land drops sharply from the King Range National Conservation Area into the Pacific Ocean. The map documents a transition from active ranching and early industry to protected wilderness, noting locations like Needle Rock Ranch and the historical footprints of Kenny and Wheeler.

Remote transport corridors like Usal Road and Briceland Road wind through deep drainages such as Whale Gulch and along the Mattole River. Coastal landmarks, including Point No Pass and Cluster Cone Rocks, indicate the navigational hazards of this shoreline. The interior is defined by a network of wilderness camps, such as Railroad Camp and Bear Harbor Camp, which reflect the area's history of logging and its eventual inclusion in Sinkyone Wilderness State Park.