2015 Map of Ferndale OE W

About this map

Pacific Ocean swells meet the westernmost edge of the continent at False Cape, a prominent coastal feature in Humboldt County. This 2015 survey reveals a shoreline defined by sea stacks and rocky outcroppings, including False Cape Rock, Elephant Rock, and Mussel Rock. The terrain inland rises sharply toward the east, marked by steep drainage features such as Flyblow Gulch and the mouth of Oil Cr. While much of the sheet is occupied by open water, the terrestrial portion provides a precise look at the township and range boundaries of t2n r3w and t1n r3w. The map serves as a modern record of this dynamic maritime boundary where the land and sea continuously interact at the edge of northern California.