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2012 Map of Big Basin

Name: 2012 Topographic Map of Big Basin
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2012
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2012

About this map

Big Basin and its surrounding redwood-forested drainages define this landscape at the start of the 2010s, showing a network of mountain settlements and recreational camps. The map traces the upper reaches of the San Lorenzo River and Boulder Creek, where residential clusters like Riverside Grove, Wildwood, and Bracken Brae are tucked into the steep topography. Significant infrastructure for campers and hikers is evident at Governors Camp, Wastahi Campground, and Huckleberry Campground, all centered around the water resources of Sempervirens Reservoir.

High points such as McAbee Mountain and Ocean View Summit overlook a complex system of fire trails and ridge roads, including the Toll Road Trail and China Grade Road. Private holdings like the Locatelli Ranch appear alongside institutional sites like Camp Ben Lomond, reflecting the diverse land use of the Santa Cruz Mountains. The transition from established town sites like Rices Junction to the high Eagle Rock Lookout illustrates the era's balance of residential growth and preserved wilderness.