1969 Map of Shelter Cove

About this map

Shelter Cove sits at the edge of the Pacific Ocean near Point Delgada, serving as a coastal outpost where the steep terrain of the King Range National Conservation Area meets the sea. This 1969 survey captures the area’s rugged character, defined by high ridges like Paradise Ridge and the Mattole River winding through the eastern hills. The infrastructure of the late 1960s is evident in the development of Redwood Road and the Filtration Plant, alongside a series of recreation sites including Horse Mtn Campground and Tolkan Campground. The map reveals a landscape managed for both conservation and utility, featuring numerous water tanks, a Sewage Disposal site, and old Mines situated beneath Queen Peak, documenting the transition of this isolated coastline into a structured recreational and residential landscape.