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2018 Map of Double Point

Name: 2018 Topographic Map of Double Point
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2018
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2018

About this map

Point Reyes National Seashore and Golden Gate National Recreation Area meet along this maritime stretch of the Marin County coastline. The landscape is defined by the steep elevation of Inverness Ridge, where freshwater features like Wildcat Lake, Pelican Lake, and Crystal Lake sit perched just inland from the Pacific surf. A unique geological and hydrological profile is evident at Alamere Falls, one of the rare instances where a freshwater stream tumbles directly onto a beach.

Coastal landmarks such as Double Point, Stormy Stack, and Arch Rock emphasize the erosion-carved character of the shoreline. For researchers and hikers, the intricate network of paths, including Coast Trail, Greenpicker, and the Glen Camp Loop, reveals the 21st-century conservation of this area. The map also identifies local points of interest like Temple and Firtop, alongside the drainages of Bear Valley and Olema Cr that shape the coastal valleys.