2015 Map of Westport

About this map

The rugged Mendocino coastline is the focal point of this coastal study, where N Highway 1 winds along the cliffs connecting historic timber and maritime settlements. Westport serves as the primary hub at the southern end, while smaller locales like DeHaven, Union Landing, and Hardy mark the northward progression toward Rockport. The map reveals a complex drainage network where steep gulches and creeks meet the Pacific, including Wages Creek, DeHaven Creek, and the multiple branches of Hardy Creek. High points such as Bell Mtn and Gordon Hill overlook the shore, while offshore landmarks like Cottaneva Needle, Sea Lion Rock, and Cape Vizcaino define the maritime hazards. Genealogists and local historians can locate the Westport Cemetery and trace the original land divisions of T22N and T21N across ridges like Cottaneva Ridge and Lincoln Ridge.