1960 Map of Point Arena

About this map

Point Arena and the coastal settlements of Mendocino County are documented here during the early 1960s, a period when local infrastructure balanced military, maritime, and agricultural needs. The coastline is anchored by the Point Arena Lighthouse and a significant Coast Guard Reservation, while the Point Arena Air Force Station on Eureka Hill highlights the Cold War-era military presence in the region. The landscape transition from the Pacific Ocean to the timbered heights of Adams Ridge is marked by numerous small landings and gulches, such as Iversen Landing and Schooner Gulch, which reflect the area's history of maritime commerce. The map also details the Manchester (Point Arena) Rancheria and smaller inland communities like Flumeville, providing a clear view of the social geography before modern expansion reached this part of the northern coast.