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A curious history enthusiast recently sparked a discussion on social media about an abandoned settlement located between Tomales and Nick’s Cove on Highway 1. The area, once marked by a sign, was believed to be an old vacation cabin area on the bay side of the road. The sign has since disappeared, but the remnants of abandoned homes or people living in squalor can still be seen. The exact location of this settlement is around 38.21739° N, 122.92415° W, but it’s difficult to discern much from Google Maps. The individual was seeking information about the name of the place and its history.
Answers from Social Media
The social media community responded with a wealth of information. Some suggested that the location in question might be Hamlet, a once-thriving vacation spot, rail stop, and Prohibition hangout. According to Dewey Livingston’s history of Tomales Bay and West Marin, the abandoned buildings, old bar, and fishing shacks were bulldozed by the National Park Service about 20 years ago…