2012 Map of Ferndale OE W

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Pacific Ocean dominates this coastal survey, where the terrestrial edge of Humboldt County meets the sea at one of the westernmost points of the contiguous United States. The topography is defined by prominent maritime landmarks such as False Cape and False Cape Rock, which have historically served as significant navigational reference points along this often fog-shrouded coastline. The interior geography revealed here is sparse but telling of the local drainage patterns, featuring steep ravines like Flyblow Gulch and the mouth of Oil Cr. This 2012 digital revision by the U.S. Geological Survey utilizes high-resolution imagery to document the rugged interface of land and water, including the distinct formation at Mussel Rock.