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1997 Map of Half Moon Bay

Name: 1997 Topographic Map of Half Moon Bay
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1999
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1999

About this map

The coastal shelf of San Mateo County meets the Pacific Ocean along a stretch of land defined by its long-standing ranching history and maritime presence. The central town of Half Moon Bay serves as the focal point, with its residential grid extending toward Francis Beach and Venice Beach. To the north, the Pillar Point Air Force Station stands near the sheltered waters of Pillar Point Harbor, while the rugged interior is carved by numerous drainages like Pilarcitos Creek and Frenchmans Creek.

Evidence of the area's agricultural and conservation legacy is seen in the Burleigh H Murray Ranch State Park and the sprawling Skylawn Memorial Gardens (Cemetery) on the eastern ridge. To the south, smaller coastal settlements like Martins Beach and the inland Lobitos preserve a more isolated character. The landscape reveals a mix of recreation and industry, from the Half Moon Bay Golf Links near Miramontes Pt to a lone Oil Derrick located along the northern canyons.