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1954 Map of Inverness

Name: 1954 Topographic Map of Inverness
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1985
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1985

About this map

Tomales Bay dominates the landscape of western Marin County, flanked by the prominent Inverness Ridge and Bolinas Ridge. The area reflects a coastal ranching and maritime economy, with the village of Inverness situated along the western shore while Point Reyes Station serves as a central hub to the east. The terrain is marked by significant elevations like Mt Wittenberg and Mt Vision, overlooking a complex network of canyons and gulches.

Evidence of historical transport and land use is visible in the Dismantled Railroad that once traced the eastern shoreline and the numerous ranch holdings such as Bear Valley Ranch and Laguna Ranch. Small settlements like Olema and Inverness Park are connected by local routes including the Sir Francis Drake Highway. Natural features such as Muddy Hollow and the Olema Valley illustrate the geological transition from the bay's mudflats to the interior ridges.