2012 Map of Burnett Peak

About this map

The Nacimiento River carves a deep path through this section of Monterey County, defining a landscape of sharp ridges and isolated flats. Named landforms like Italian Flat, Oak Flat, and Little Oak Flat offer clear evidence of the habitable level ground found between steep drainage systems such as Salmon Cr and El Piojo Cr. The terrain is punctuated by significant elevations, most notably Burnett Peak and the high ridges of Piedras Altas The Palisades in the northwest. Local history and topography are reflected in descriptive labels such as The Shut-in, where the river passage narrows significantly, and Bull Canyon. The presence of numerous named seasonal drainages, including Chris Flood Cr and Little Burnett Cr, highlights the complex watershed of this Central Coast mountain region.