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1960 Map of Point Arena

Name: 1960 Topographic Map of Point Arena
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1978
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1978

About this map

Point Arena sits at the edge of the Mendocino coast, serving as a focal point for maritime activity and rural settlement in this 1960s-era study. The iconic Point Arena Lighthouse and a Coast Guard Reservation anchor the prominent headland, while the village itself clusters near Arena Cove with its local Cem and industrial Borrow Pit. Further north, the landscape shifts toward the Garcia River delta and the inland community of Manchester, which borders the Manchester (Point Arena) Rancheria.

The coastal infrastructure is notably diverse, featuring a Loran Mast, a Radio Facility, and even a small Airstrip near Flumeville. These navigation and communication tools emphasize the area's strategic coastal position. Moving inland, the topography rises toward Eureka Hill and Buckridge, where numerous small watercourses like Brush Creek and Mill Creek carve through the rising timber and ranch lands.