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2012 Map of Trinidad OE N

Name: 2012 Topographic Map of Trinidad OE N
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2012
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2012

About this map

Big Lagoon and the surrounding Humboldt County coastline are defined by a complex series of marine terraces and rocky outcrops. The map illustrates a concentration of public access points and recreational landmarks along the Pacific edge, including Agate Beach and the distinctive Ceremonial Rock. This coastal corridor features numerous named geologic formations such as Mussel Rocks and Wedding Rock, which served as navigation points and local landmarks long before modern surveying.

Inland from the salt spray, a network of campgrounds and trails, such as Agate Campground and Penn Campground, sit adjacent to small coastal drainages like Beach Creek. The presence of roads like Roundhouse Creek Road and Patricks Point Drive suggests a landscape managed for both preservation and seasonal tourism. This 2012 documentation captures the area's geography prior to significant contemporary shoreline shifts, providing a clear record of the access points at Patricks Point and Abalone Point.