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2021 Map of Drakes Bay

Name: 2021 Topographic Map of Drakes Bay
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2021
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2021

About this map

Point Reyes National Seashore dominates this coastal landscape, where the Pacific Ocean meets a complex network of estuarine inlets and sandy peninsulas. The terrain is defined by the high spine of Inverness Ridge to the east and the expansive Drakes Bay to the south. Significant water bodies like Abbotts Lagoon and the branching arms of Schooner Bay and Barries Bay illustrate the intricate shoreline.

A network of specialized access routes, such as US Coast Guard Cemetery Rd and the Point Reyes Beach Route Trl, connects the various coastal features. The geography includes distinct landmarks like Drakes Head and the long Limantour Spit, which shields Limantour Beach. This modern survey details the protected environment, including riparian corridors like Home Ranch Cr and Glenbrook Cr flowing from the ridge toward the Pacific.