1955 Map of Davenport

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San Vicente (Escarrila) and the massive ridge of Ben Lomond Mountain dominate this coastal survey of the Santa Cruz Mountains. The coastal terrace is anchored by the industrial activity at Davenport, featuring the Cement Plant and the Southern Pacific rail line running along the shore. Inland, the landscape transitions from the protected timber of Big Basin Redwoods State Park to the small rural centers of Bonnie Doon and Swanton. This mid-century view shows an era of transition for the local economy, where the remains of a flume and the Big Creek Powerhouse (Site) hint at earlier resource extraction and power generation. The road network, including the winding Empire Grade and Ice Cream Grade, connects scattered family landmarks like Bonnie Doon School and various quarries and tunnels tucked into the deep canyons of San Vicente Creek and Scott Creek.