1966 Map of Westport

About this map

Westport and the surrounding Mendocino coast appear here during the mid-1960s, a landscape defined by steep ridges and the complex drainages of Cottaneva Creek and Wages Creek. Small coastal settlements like Rockport, Hardy, and DeHaven are tucked between the shore and the timbered slopes of Alviso Ridge and Packard Ridge. The mapping reveals a coastline of significant relief, where Cape Vizcaino and Cottaneva Needle stand as prominent landmarks against the Pacific Ocean. Along the shore, the Westport-Union Landing State Beach highlights the area's transition towards recreation, while inland features like the Rockport Fire Sta and numerous mountain passes suggest the ongoing management of the rugged coastal range. Local history is preserved in small details, such as the lonely Grave located near Little Howard Creek.