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2015 Map of Inverness

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

USGS Topo · Published 2015

About this map

The San Andreas Fault cuts a distinctive diagonal path through this coastal landscape, separating the dramatic heights of Inverness Ridge from the lowlands of Tomales Bay. To the west, the Point Reyes National Seashore protects a wild expanse of terrain including Mt Wittenberg and the secluded Sculptured Beach. The settlement pattern follows the contours of the bay and the creeks, from the established village of Inverness to the tiny rail-era hamlet of Bivalve.

Transport and agriculture define the inland valleys, where Sir Francis Drake Blvd connects the historic community of Olema to Tocaloma. The presence of the Olema Cemetery and the ranching infrastructure near Bear Valley highlights the long-standing human connection to this geography. Moving north, the intersection at Point Reyes Station serves as a hub where Lagunitas Creek flows toward the bay, while the eastern boundary is defined by the high, wooded Bolinas Ridge.