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2015 Map of Gualala

Name: 2015 Topographic Map of Gualala
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2015
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2015

About this map

The Gualala River meets the Pacific Ocean at the southern edge of this Mendocino County coastal survey, marking the boundary with Sonoma County. The town of Gualala serves as a primary hub along Highway 1, while smaller settlements like Anchor Bay and Fish Rock dot the shoreline to the north. This segment of the California coast is defined by its dramatic geological features, including the visible line of the San Andreas Fault which trends parallel to the coast, and prominent landmarks such as Havens Neck and Sail Rock.

Away from the cliffs and beaches like Cooks Beach, the terrain rises sharply into timbered ridges including Fleming Ridge and Brandt Ridge. Aviation history is present at both the Lofty Redwoods Airport and Ocean Ridge Airport, reflecting the area's development. Local genealogy is anchored by the Bourn Cemetery and family-named features like Ferguson Gulch and Robinson Point, which trace the history of settlement in these steep coastal drainages.