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Archaeological site in California, United States

United States historic place
Duncan's Landing Site
U.S. National Register of Historic Places
East side of Duncans Point in 2009
Duncans Point is located in CaliforniaDuncans PointShow map of CaliforniaDuncans Point is located in the United StatesDuncans PointShow map of the United States
Nearest cityJenner, California
Area4 acres (1.6 ha)
NRHP reference No.71000206
Added to NRHPNovember 12, 1971

Duncans Point is a cape on the Pacific Coast of northern California in the United States. It is located in Sonoma County at 38°23′35″N 123°05′41″W / 38.393°N 123.0947°W / 38.393; -123.0947, approximately 45 miles (70 km) northwest of San Francisco and approximately 20 miles (30 km) west of Santa Rosa.

The point lies about halfway between Bodega Head (to the south) and Goat Rock (to the north). It is easily reached from State Route 1. The unincorporated community of Ocean View lies just north of the point.

The peninsula, which is approximately 300 yd (300 m) long, emerges from the coast to the south. It shelters a rocky inlet, named Duncans Cove or Duncans Landing, which is part of the Sonoma Coast State Beach. Duncans Landing is notoriously dangerous, due to large waves and strong surf.

History

Duncans Point marked the southern limit of Pomo territory, and Duncans Landing was a place where coastal ships were loaded with food and lumber for export.

The landing site was listed in the National Register of Historic Places on November 12, 1971.

Geology

Duncans Point is an uplifted wave-cut platform.

See also

References

  1. "National Register Information System – (#71000206)". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service. March 13, 2009.
  2. U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Duncans Point
  3. U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Duncans Cove
  4. U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Duncans Landing
  5. ^ "Sonoma Coast SP". Retrieved February 19, 2008.
  6. "National Register of Historic Places". Retrieved February 6, 2010.
  7. "About.com: Tectonic Platform, Duncans Point, California". Archived from the original on September 27, 2008. Retrieved January 17, 2008.

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