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1918 Map of Point Reyes

Name: 1918 Topographic Map of Point Reyes
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1938
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1938

About this map

The rugged shoreline of Tomales Bay and the vast peninsula of Punta de los Reyes are the central focus of this 1915-1916 survey. The maritime economy of the Marin coast is evident through the placement of the Coast Guard Station near Chimney Rock and numerous coastal landings like Lairds Landing and Blakes Landing. Inland, the Northwestern Pacific RR follows the eastern shore of the bay, connecting small stations such as Hamlet, Marconi, and Point Reyes Station, which served as vital links for the local ranching and dairy operations.

Settlement patterns reveal a mix of established villages and isolated operations, including the Blacksmith Shop and multiple schools like Franklin School and Salmon Creek School. The landscape is characterized by sharp contrasts between the wind-swept Pacific Ocean coastline, the sheltered waters of Drakes Estero, and the rising elevations of Inverness Ridge, anchored by Mt Wittenberg. Named ranching tracts such as Pierce Ranch and Glenn Ranch highlight the historical land use that shaped this coastal region before its modern preservation.