2012 Map of Elk

About this map

The coastal village of Elk anchors this Mendocino County landscape, where the land drops sharply to the Pacific Ocean at landmarks like Cuffeys Point and Saint Anthonys Point. The topography is defined by high coastal benches such as Albion Ridge and Navarro Ridge, which separate the major drainages of the Albion River and the Navarro River. Inland, the map reveals a network of working lands and family-named holdings, including Table Mountain Ranch, McMaster Ranch, and Donahue Ranch. This survey captures the characteristic rugged access of the Northern California coast, documented through steep routes like the Cavanaugh Grade and the winding course of Greenwood Rd as it follows Greenwood Cr toward the sea. Notable coastal hazards and features like Wharf Rock, Casket Rock, and Gunderson Rock reflect the area's history of maritime navigation and early logging-era shipping points.