1961 Map of La Honda

About this map

La Honda sits at the heart of this coastal mountain landscape, where several creeks converge to form a complex network of canyons and ridges. During the early 1960s, this area of San Mateo County served as a significant recreational and educational retreat, evidenced by the presence of San Francisco Log Cabin Boys School and several organized camps such as San Francisco Camp, Oakland Camp, and Woodhaven Camp. The terrain is defined by deep drainages like Pescadero Creek and La Honda Creek, which carve through ridges such as Dill Ridge and Butano Ridge. Resource extraction is subtly visible through several Oil Wells scattered near Redwood Terrace. Local agricultural and ranching history is preserved through labels like Pomponio Ranch and Burns Ranch, while public land use is anchored by Memorial Park and the waters of Reflection Lake.