1969 Map of Shelter Cove

About this map

Shelter Cove and the prominent Point Delgada anchor this coastal landscape where the King Range meets the Pacific Ocean. This 1969 survey captures the development at the cove, showing a network of streets near the Landing Strip, a Filtration Plant, and Sewage Disposal infrastructure alongside the natural terrain of the Lost Coast. The map documents several recreational outposts, including Honeydew Campground, Tolkan Campground, Nadelos Campground, and Wailaki Campground, illustrating the area's transition into a destination for wilderness access. Topography is defined by high ridges like Horse Mountain Ridge and Jewett Ridge, which rise sharply from the shore. The drainage system is complex, with numerous coastal streams such as Telegraph Creek, Dead Mans Gulch, and Horse Mountain Creek carving through the steep slopes. Faint evidence of historical industry remains visible through marked Mines located in the eastern uplands near Chemise Mountain.