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1949 Map of Burnett Peak

Name: 1949 Topographic Map of Burnett Peak
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1979
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1979

About this map

The Santa Lucia Range dominates this landscape on the Central Coast, where the high ridges of Burnett Peak and Bald Mtn overlook a complex network of canyons and creek beds. This 1949 survey illustrates the sprawling reach of the Hunter Liggett Military Reservation, which occupies a significant portion of the central and northern terrain. The Nacimiento River carves a path through the northern section, passing by landmarks such as Italian Flat and The Palisades.

South of the forest boundary, the land transitions into the Los Padres National Forest, characterized by steep drainages like Chris Flood Creek and Estrada Creek. Notable for its lack of established towns, the map instead records isolated points of interest like The Shut-in and the boundary between Monterey and San Luis Obispo counties. The topography reflects a region dedicated to military training and natural preservation rather than civilian settlement.