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2015 Map of Bodega Head

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

USGS Topo · Published 2015

About this map

The San Andreas Fault traces a significant path through this coastal landscape, separating the rugged cliffs of Bodega Head from the mainland. This geological divide shapes the entire shoreline, creating protected waters like Campbell Cove and the expansive basin of Bodega Bay. Along the northern coast, small residential clusters such as Carmet and Salmon Creek sit atop the bluffs, overlooking a series of beaches including Arched Rock Beach and Miwok Beach.

Inland, the terrain rises sharply toward peaks like Mt Roscoe and Alice Rock, marked by deep drainage ravines such as Watercress Gulch and Pepperwood Gulch. The map records the intersection of coastal recreation and local heritage, from the modern docks at Spud Point to the Bodega Bay Cemetery situated near the head of the harbor. The distinct geological formation of Hole in the Head and the long, protective reach of Doran Spit illustrate the dynamic interface between the Pacific and the Sonoma coastline.