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2021 Map of Half Moon Bay

Name: 2021 Topographic Map of Half Moon Bay
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2021
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2021

About this map

The coastal town of Half Moon Bay anchors this Pacific shoreline, where the foothills of the Santa Cruz Mountains meet a network of state and national parklands. This 2021 survey illustrates a modern landscape defined by preservation and recreation, including the Golden Gate National Recreation Area and Mateo Coast State Beaches. Genealogists and local historians can locate the Pilarcitos Cem and the adjacent Independent Order of Odd Fellows Cem along Arroyo Leon.

The map reveals the intricate drainage patterns of the coastal canyons, such as Higgins Canyon and Pilarcitos Canyon, which channel water toward the sea. From the northern promontory of Pillar Point down to the secluded communities of Lobitos and Martins Beach, the area's development is closely tied to its geography. Extensive trail networks, including the Half Moon Bay Coastal Trail (South) Trl, indicate the transition of this region from agricultural roots into a prominent recreational destination.