1954 Map of Bolinas

About this map

The San Andreas Rift Zone creates a striking diagonal trough through this coastal landscape, marking the tectonic boundary between the Punta de los Reyes National Seashore and the mainland. This mid-century survey captures the Marin coastline when Bolinas and Stinson Beach served as focal points for local life, each with its own Bolinas School and Stinson Beach School. The map documents a diverse local economy and land use, ranging from the industrial history of the Copper Mine and McKinnan Gulch Mine to the conservation efforts at the Bolinas Quail Refuge. Cultural and military footprints are visible at the Bolinas Military Res and Hill 640 Military Res, while the geography of the Bolinas Lagoon is anchored by Kent Island. Coastal infrastructure is well-defined, including the Coast Guard Mast and several Radio Towers overlooking the Pacific Ocean.