2012 Map of Cape Mendocino

About this map

Cape Mendocino stands as the westernmost point of the California coast, defined by its perilous maritime environment and the sentinel presence of the Cape Mendocino Lighthouse. This 2012 survey details the complex seafloor and shoreline hazards that have long challenged navigators, from the shifting depths of The Great Break and Outer Break to the treacherous clusters of Blunts Reef and Fauntleroy Rock. Inland, the terrain rises sharply into Cape Ridge, where the landscape transitions to more secluded properties like Cape Ranch and the site of Ocean House. Small drainage systems like Singley Cr and Durr Cr cut through the coastal bluffs, while prominent landmarks like Sugarloaf Island, Steamboat Rock, and the narrow passage at Devils Gate provide distinct navigational markers along this isolated stretch of the Humboldt County coastline.