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2018 Map of Shelter Cove

Name: 2018 Topographic Map of Shelter Cove
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2018
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2018

About this map

Shelter Cove serves as the focal point of this coastal survey, where the rugged meeting of land and sea is defined by Point Delgada and the nearby Shelter Cove Airport. The topography is exceptionally steep, transitioning rapidly from the Pacific Ocean shoreline to high ridges and peaks. To the north, Horse Mtn Ridge and Saddle Mtn overlook a drainage network that includes Gitchell Cr and Buck Cr. The interior is marked by the winding Paradise Royale Loop and a series of prominent summits like Queen Peak and Chamisal Mtn.

Coastal geography here includes notable landmarks like Kaluna Cliff and the somberly named Dead Mans Gulch. The northeastern corner captures the path of the Mattole River and Jewett Ridge, showing a landscape dominated by timber and ranching access via Etter Ranch Rd and Kings Peak Rd. The map also documents the residential layout of the cove itself, with streets like Humboldt Loop Rd and Redwood Rd providing a detailed view of the community's footprint between the mountains and the surf.