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2012 Map of Big Sur

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

USGS Topo · Published 2012

About this map

Big Sur serves as the focal point for this survey, where the Big Sur River meets the Pacific Ocean near Molera Point. The geography is defined by sharp elevation changes, moving from coastal features like Creamery Meadow and Swiss Canyon to the heights of Pico Blanco and Manuel Peak. Inland, the map documents a network of canyons and ridges, including Mescal Ridge and Hopkins Ridge, punctuated by isolated settlements and recreational sites.

Several remote outposts such as Comings Cabin and Bottchers Gap are recorded alongside established landmarks like the Pico Blanco Boy Scout Camp. The road system is dominated by coastal access and specialized routes like Palo Colorado Rd and Pfeiffer Ridge Rd, which provide passage to interior locations such as Liewald Flat and Jackson Camp. These features illustrate a landscape shaped by a balance of private ranching, such as Cooper Ranch and Mulero Ranch, and public forest land.