1955 Map of Pigeon Point

About this map

Pigeon Point Light Station stands as the primary landmark on this mid-century coastal survey, marking the jagged interface between the Pacific Ocean and the San Mateo shoreline. The landscape is defined by its maritime and navigational infrastructure, notably the Pescadero High Power Homing Station and a series of reservoirs that supported local water needs. North of the lighthouse, the terrain rises into the broad Butano Mesa and the coastal terraces of Punta Del Año Nuevo, cut by seasonal drainages like Yankee Jim Gulch and Spring Bridge Gulch. Coastal recreation and access are highlighted by the San Mateo Coast State Beaches, while the interior shows evidence of local industry at a quarry near Lake Lucerne. The 1968 aerial revisions captured on this sheet provide a clear look at the early development of State Route 1 and the surrounding government reservations before extensive modern conservation efforts.