2015 Map of Big Sur

About this map

Big Sur serves as the focal point of this coastal survey, where the Santa Lucia Range meets the Pacific Ocean. The landscape is defined by steep drainage systems such as Bixby Creek and the Little Sur River, which carve through the Los Padres National Forest. High points like Pico Blanco and Manuel Peak dominate the skyline, while smaller coastal features such as Molera Point and the Franciscan Rocks mark the transition from land to sea. Settlement is concentrated along narrow corridors, including the areas around Bottchers Gap and Liewald Flat. The mapping reveals a complex topography of ridges and canyons, including Mescal Ridge and Swiss Canyon, alongside landmarks like Pfeiffer Falls and Creamery Meadow. This 2015 edition provides a contemporary record of established trails and access roads, including Palo Colorado Rd and Clear Ridge Rd, which link the interior peaks to the coast.