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1954 Map of Point Reyes NE

Name: 1954 Topographic Map of Point Reyes NE
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1972
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1972

About this map

Ancient land grants and complex drainage patterns define this corner of Marin County as it appeared in the mid-20th century. The landscape is structured by several distinct ranching and land divisions, including Nicasio (Halleck), Soulajule (Brackett), and Soulajule (Gormley), reflecting the region’s deep agricultural roots and family names like Frink, Reynolds, and Vasquez. To the north, the Two Rock Ranch Station Military Res stands on the Sonoma County line, contrasting with the natural contours of the San Antonio Valley.

Water serves as the primary surveyor here, from the tidal reaches of Tomales Bay in the southwest to the winding path of Walker Creek and its many tributaries. Researchers can trace the specific boundaries of Laguna De Las Soulajule (Vasquez) and locate smaller landmarks such as Arroyo Verde or the summit of Three Peaks. The 1971 purple revisions highlight subtle changes in reservoirs and road alignments, documenting the slow evolution of this rural terrain.