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2012 Map of Mistake Point

Name: 2012 Topographic Map of Mistake Point
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2012
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2012

About this map

Sinkyone Wilderness SP dominates this coastal stretch of Mendocino County, where the terrestrial landscape meets the Pacific Ocean at the namesake Mistake Point. The map highlights a remote and sparsely developed section of the California coast, defined by steep drainages like Northport Gulch and Anderson Gulch that carve through the high terrain of Timber Ridge.

A sense of the area's isolation is captured by the single presence of Usal Rd winding along the ridge, providing the primary access to this protected wilderness. For those tracing the geography of the Lost Coast, the map identifies specific landmarks such as Anderson Cliff, Jackass Cone, and the Little Jackass Creek Camp located near the mouth of Little Jackass Cr. Offshore features like Big White Rock further delineate this maritime boundary.