1960 Map of Fort Bragg

About this map

Fort Bragg serves as the focal point of this coastal survey, where the California Western railroad meets the rugged Pacific shoreline. The industrial and maritime character of the era is evident in the dense street grid and landmarks like the Post Office, City Hall, and the Pumphouse near the shoreline. To the north, the small settlement of Cleone sits near the entrance of Mac Kerricher State Park and Lake Cleone, while the southern reaches are dominated by the winding Noyo River and the expansive Jackson State Forest. The map documents a landscape defined by the intersection of the logging-influenced interior and the maritime activity at Noyo Bay and Ft Bragg Landing. Several creek systems, including Pudding Creek and Hare Creek, carve through the terrain, illustrating the natural drainage patterns that shaped local development and the location of Sherwood Road.