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2015 Map of Half Moon Bay

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

USGS Topo · Published 2015

About this map

Half Moon Bay and its string of coastal neighborhoods anchor this San Mateo County shoreline as it appeared in the mid-2010s. The settlement pattern follows the narrow terrace between the Pacific Ocean and the Santa Cruz Mountains, with distinct enclaves like El Granada and Miramar connected by historical routes. Inland, the map reveals a complex network of coastal canyons and ridges, including Pilarcitos Canyon and Higgins Canyon, which define the drainage into the bay.

Genealogists and local historians can locate the Independent Order of Oddfellows Cemetery and Skylawn Memorial Gardens on the higher elevations. The southern portion of the map transitions to a more rural character near Lobitos and Cañada Verde, where the terrain is marked by McGovern Ridge and Irish Ridge. This survey details the modern suburban footprint alongside the steep, enduring geography of the California coast.