2015 Map of Cape San Martin

About this map

Gorda and the small settlement at Plaskett occupy the narrow coastal terrace of Monterey County, where the Santa Lucia Range meets the Pacific Ocean. This 2015 topography shows a landscape defined by steep drainages and high coastal peaks, including Chalk Peak and Willow Peak, which rise sharply from the shoreline. The map documents the complex network of mountain roads and trails such as Coast Ridge Trl and Los Burros Rd that navigate the ridges of the Los Padres National Forest. Along the water, distinct landmarks like Plaskett Rock, San Martin Rock, and Sand Dollar Beach provide specific points of reference for this coastal stretch. Inland, the headwaters of the Nacimiento River and its various forks, including the Negro Fork Nacimiento River, illustrate the drainage patterns moving away from the coastal divide.