1897 Map of Tamalpais

About this map

Mt. Tamalpais serves as the focal point for this late 19th-century study, its East Peak and West Peak rising above a complex network of coastal ridges and valleys. The landscape reflects the early recreational and residential development of Marin County, featuring Muir Woods National Monument and the established settlements of San Rafael and Ross. The geography is defined by the sharp transition from the Pacific Ocean and Bolinas Bay to the steep hillsides of Sausalito and Corte De Madera.