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1953 Map of Drakes Bay, 1991 Print
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1953 Map of Drakes Bay

USGS Topo · Published 1991

About this map

Point Reyes National Seashore dominates this coastal landscape, revealing the complex finger-like geography of Drakes Estero and its various branches such as Schooner Bay and Limantour Estero. The map provides a detailed look at the working ranches of the mid-20th century, including H Ranch, M Ranch, and Home Ranch, which are interspersed throughout the peninsula's coastal scrub and drainage basins. Historical maritime and agricultural operations are evidenced by the Schooner Ldg (Site) and a Blacksmith Shop (Site), marking the transition from early industrial activity to preserved parkland. At the southern tip, the Point Reyes headlands house the Lighthouse and a Coast Guard Reservation, overlooking the Pacific and Sea Lion Cove. The Sir Francis Drake Highway serves as the primary artery connecting these remote ranching outposts to the northern reaches near Tomales Bay State Park.

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Map Details

Date Portrayed1953
Date Published1991
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:24,000
Physical Dimensions24.1 x 26.7 inches

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Source Details

SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain