Duncans Point is a cape on the

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of northern

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in the United States. It is located in

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at , approximately northwest of

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and approximately west of Santa Rosa. The point lies about halfway between

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(to the south) and Goat Rock (to the north). It is easily reached from

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. The unincorporated community of Ocean View lies just north of the point. The peninsula, which is approximately long, emerges from the coast to the south. It shelters a rocky inlet, named Duncans Cove or Duncans Landing, which is part of the

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. Duncans Landing is notoriously dangerous, due to large waves and strong surf.

History

Duncans Point marked the southern limit of

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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

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on November 12, 1971.

Geology

Duncans Point is an uplifted wave-cut

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History

Geology

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