1954 Map of Point Reyes NE

About this map

San Antonio Valley and the surrounding rangelands of northern Marin County define this mid-century topographic record. The landscape is marked by numerous historic land divisions, many bearing dual names such as Nicasio (Halleck) and Soulajule (Brackett). These labels reflect the complex history of early California land grants, particularly the Nicasio and Soulajule ranchos, which were further subdivided into smaller holdings like Soulajule (Gormley) and Nicasio (Frink and Reynolds). The northern edge features the Military Res at Two Rock Ranch Station, established for communications and defense. Water remains a central theme across these coastal hills, with the course of Walker Creek winding through the terrain and the presence of Laguna Lake near the Sonoma-Marin border. Significant peaks, including the prominent Three Peaks, rise above the drainages of Chileno Creek and Salmon Creek, leading down toward the eastern shore of Tomales Bay.