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1950 Map of Cape Mendocino, 1955 Print
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1950 Map of Cape Mendocino

USGS Topo · Published 1955

About this map

The westernmost point of the contiguous United States stands prominently on this survey, where Cape Mendocino meets the Pacific. The landscape is defined by the sharp transition from the sea to high coastal ridges like Branstetter Ridge and Southmayd Ridge. This 1950s record shows a coastal economy in transition, marked by a Coast Guard Sta (Aband) and an Oil Well (Aband) near the Mattole River. Small settlements and ranching outposts such as Capetown, Petrolia, and Ocean House anchor the sparse road network. Notable family-named landmarks like Bonanza Ranch and Green Pond Ranch appear alongside evidence of former community hubs, including a School (Aband) and several cemeteries. Further south, the coastline reaches Punta Gorda, with the interior broken by deep drainages like McNutt Gulch and Shenanigan Creek.

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Map Details

Date Portrayed1950
Date Published1955
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:62,500
Physical Dimensions16.9 x 20.7 inches

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Source Details

SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain