1960 Map of Point Arena

About this map

Point Arena and its prominent Lighthouse stand as the primary coastal sentinels on this 1960 Mendocino County survey. The landscape is defined by the sharp transition from the Pacific Ocean to the interior hills, marked by the sweeping curve of Manchester State Beach and the Garcia River as it reaches the sea. The map documents the layout of Manchester and the small settlement of Flumeville, alongside the Manchester (Point Arena) Rancheria. Significant maritime and aviation infrastructure is visible, including a Coast Guard Reservation, a Radio Facility, and an Airstrip. Local history is preserved through the labeling of family-named roads like Curley Lane and small community features such as the Cem near the river. The topography indicates a reliance on the coastal terrace for settlement, with inland movement limited by the steep drainages of Brush Creek and Alder Creek.