1951 Map of Cape Vizcaino

About this map

The Mendocino coast north of Fort Bragg appears here at a time when the timber and maritime economies shaped the landscape. Steep coastal bluffs and ridges, such as Cottaneva Ridge and Lincoln Ridge, dominate the shoreline, punctuated by a series of small settlements and landings that served the lumber industry. From Rockport in the north down to Westport and Inglenook, the map traces the path of early coastal transit, including a significant Logging Road winding through the hills near the Tenmile River. Genealogists and historians can locate specific community sites like the Ft Bragg Grange and several coastal cemeteries marked simply as Cem. The map documents the physical environment of these often-remote settlements, showing the proximity of landmarks like Kibesillah Hill and the rocky outcrops of Cape Vizcaino and Inner Cottaneva Rk.