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2021 Map of Camatta Canyon

Name: 2021 Topographic Map of Camatta Canyon
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2021
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2021

About this map

San Juan Cr winds through the central corridor of this San Luis Obispo County landscape, defining the topography of the San Juan Valley. This 2021 survey shows a rural environment dominated by named canyon systems and private ranching interests. The presence of the Blech Ranch Airport north of Shell Creek Rd indicates the importance of private aviation in managing these expansive holdings.

To the east, the Red Hills rise above the confluence of numerous drainage points, including Hughes Canyon and Gillis Canyon. The road network, featuring routes like Cammatta Shandon Rd and Tucker Canyon Rd, follows the natural contours of the land, tracing the path of least resistance through the breaks and folds of Camatta Canyon. This map provides a clear record of modern property divisions and the hydrological network that continues to shape agricultural life in this part of California.