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2015 Map of Saunders Reef

Name: 2015 Topographic Map of Saunders Reef
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2015
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2015

About this map

Gallaway sits atop the Mendocino County coastline, where the land meets the Pacific Ocean in a series of dramatic bluffs and submerged hazards. This maritime environment is defined by geological features like Saunders Reef and the prominent Sail Rock, which have historically dictated the movement of coastal traffic. The landscape is deeply incised by numerous coastal drainages, including Schooner Gulch and Hearn Gulch, which channel water from the interior toward the rocky shore.

Transportation along this portion of the coast is anchored by S Highway 1, which winds through the terrain near Iversen Point. Local nomenclature such as Shinglemill Gulch suggests a history of timber processing or resource extraction typical of northern California's coastal canyons. The map also documents the unique shoreline geology at Bowling Ball Beach, providing a clear view of the interface between the coastal road network and the Pacific.