1954 Map of Bolinas

About this map

Bolinas Lagoon dominates the coastline of this Marin County survey, illustrating the complex geography of the San Andreas Rift Zone. The village of Bolinas sits at the southwestern tip of the peninsula, guarded by Duxbury Point and the extensive Duxbury Reef, while Stinson Beach stretches along the southern sandbar. The map details a landscape transitioning from the coastal Mesa to the high ridges of Mt Tamalpais and Bolinas Ridge. Inland, the importance of water management is evident at Alpine Lake and Kent Lake, secured by Alpine Dam and Peters Dam. Local landmarks such as the Bolinas Military Res, McKinhan Gulch Mine, and Bolinas School provide specific points of interest for genealogists and local historians studying the mid-century development of these coastal enclaves.