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1998 Map of Pigeon Point

Name: 1998 Topographic Map of Pigeon Point
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2002
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2002

About this map

The Pigeon Point Light Station stands as the primary landmark on this coastal San Mateo County landscape, marking a prominent headland above the Pacific Ocean. The coastline is defined by a series of rocky points and sheltered coves, including Pescadero Point, Bolsa Point, and the sandy expanse of Pebble Beach. Inland, the terrain rises toward The Mesa and is dissected by deep coastal drainages like Yankee Jim Gulch and Spring Bridge Gulch.

Conservation areas and natural landmarks dominate the northern reaches, most notably the Pescadero Marsh Natural Preserve and Bean Hollow State Beach. The map also reveals evidence of local industry and water management through a small Quarry and several coastal water bodies, including Lake Lucerne and various unnamed reservoirs. The survey reflects a sparsely populated agricultural and maritime corridor along the modern Highway 1, maintaining the character of the central California coast as it appeared in the late 20th century.