2015 Map of Mallo Pass Creek

About this map

The San Andreas Fault runs just offshore of this Mendocino County coastline, where the rugged maritime landscape meets the residential development at Irish Beach. The road network, including Irish Beach Dr and Alta Mesa Rd, winds through the elevation gains of Irish Gulch and Cowshed Gulch, reflecting the region's late-twentieth-century shift toward coastal community planning. These residential enclaves are defined by their proximity to significant watercourses like Mallo Pass Creek and Irish Cr, which drain the uplifted terrain of Cliff Ridge and Bald Hill into the Pacific Ocean. Numerous rocky landmarks such as Elk Rock and White Rock dot the shoreline, marking a coastline shaped by intense geological activity. This survey captures the transition from the steep, forested drainages of Greenwood Cr and Elk Cr to the structured street layouts of the south, illustrating the balance between wilderness and development.