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2015 Map of Atascadero

Name: 2015 Topographic Map of Atascadero
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2015
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2015

About this map

The community of Atascadero serves as the central hub of this Central Coast landscape, situated where the Salinas River drainage meets the rugged Santa Lucia Range. The settlement pattern is defined by a dense network of residential streets and avenues, including Carmelita Ave and Portola Rd, centered around the recreation area at Atascadero Lake. To the north, the Atascadero Pine Mountain Cemetery overlooks the valley near Pine Mtn.

South of the urban core, the terrain rises sharply into the Los Padres National Forest. This southern half of the map is dominated by prominent summits such as Eagle Peak, Cerro Alto, and Tassajera Peak. This area transitions from the developed valley floor to a wilderness defined by deep canyons and seasonal water sources like Hale Creek and McClappin Spring. The geographical contrast between the established townsite and the undeveloped national forest illustrates the distinct boundary between coastal development and the protected California interior.