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1952 Map of Half Moon Bay

Name: 1952 Topographic Map of Half Moon Bay
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1954
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1954

About this map

Half Moon Bay serves as the central hub of this coastal survey, where the township is meticulously mapped with its High Sch, Cem, and various infrastructure including gasoline and water tanks. The landscape transitions from the sandy stretches of Naples Beach and Dunes Beach to the steep ravines of Arroyo Leon and Digges Canyon. Along the southern reaches of the coast, early petroleum exploration is evident via an Oil Prospect and Oil Derrick located near the shoreline.

Agricultural and ranching heritage is preserved through the naming of Spanish land grants such as Corral de Tierra (Vasquez) and Miramontes. To the south, the community of Tunitas is anchored by the Tunitas Schoolhouse, while the winding Tunitas Road provides access into the hills toward Irish Ridge. These details provide a clear view of the mid-century San Mateo County coastline before modern expansion reshaped its rural character.