2021 Map of Burnett Peak

About this map

Fort Hunter Liggett dominates the northern reaches of this landscape, where military installation lands meet the steep terrain of the Los Padres National Forest. The map documents a rugged section of the Santa Lucia Range, defined by the prominent Burnett Peak and the unique geological formation of The Palisades. This area serves as a significant drainage divide, where the Nacimiento River and its various tributaries, such as El Piojo Cr and Pozo Hondo Cr, carve through a series of high-altitude flats including Italian Flat and Oak Flat. The southern portion of the sheet captures the boundary between Monterey and San Luis Obispo Counties, following the ridge lines. Remote access is provided by routes like Coast Ridge Rd and Rocky Butte Truck Trl, which navigate the steep canyons of Bull Canyon and the narrow passage at The Shut-in.