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1955 Map of Davenport

Name: 1955 Topographic Map of Davenport
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1975
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1975

About this map

Ben Lomond Mountain dominates the eastern topography of this coastal terrain, where the Santa Cruz mountains meet the Pacific shoreline. The coastal settlement of Davenport is defined by its industrial roots, anchored by a prominent Cement Plant and the Southern Pacific railroad line tracking the coast. Further north, the landscape transitions into the preserved groves of Big Basin Redwoods State Park, a significant early land conservation effort. Inland, the community of Bonnie Doon sits atop the ridge, served by the Bonnie Doon School and nearby infrastructure like the Bonnie Doon Substation.

Evidence of early utility development is found at the Big Creek Powerhouse (Site) and Big Creek Fire Sta, marking the management of these heavily forested canyons. The map preserves several traditional land divisions, such as the Agua Puera y las Trancas and Arroyo de la Laguna, reflecting California's complex ranching and legal history. Smaller clusters like Swanton and the former maritime point at Davenport Landing illustrate the dispersed nature of habitation along Scott Creek and San Vicente Creek.