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1970 Map of Cape Arago

Name: 1970 Topographic Map of Cape Arago
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1992
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1992

About this map

Cape Arago State Park and the adjacent Sunset Bay State Park dominate this coastal survey, revealing a landscape defined by dramatic geological formations and early recreational development. The shoreline is punctuated by notable landmarks such as Gregory Point and the Coast Guard Reservation, while offshore, the complex hazards of Simpson Reef and Arago Reef are charted in detail. The inland portion of the map at Shore Acres showcases the Botanical Gardens, indicating the transformation of private estates into public natural assets.

Transportation through the area relies on the Cape Arago Hwy, which terminates near the complex inlets of North Cove, Middle Cove, and South Cove. Further south, the terrain becomes increasingly isolated, marked by the Cape Arago Pack Trail winding toward Arago Peak 2 and the steep drainage of Big Devil Gulch. This 1970 snapshot preserves the footprint of these coastal parks before late-century changes, including various 4WD tracks leading to Sacchi Beach.