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2012 Map of Cayucos OE W

Name: 2012 Topographic Map of Cayucos OE W
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2012
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2012

About this map

Point Estero anchors the rugged coastline shown in this 2012 survey of the San Luis Obispo County shoreline. The vast expanse of the Pacific Ocean dominates the sheet, revealing the jagged interface between land and sea where the coastal terrace meets the surf. Inland, the map captures a network of private and ranch access roads that follow the contours of the rising terrain, providing a look at the modern land use patterns in this relatively undeveloped stretch of California coast.

Small drainages like Ellysly Cr carve narrow paths toward the ocean, while named thoroughfares such as Headquarters Rd, D W Ridge Rd, and Alapay Way mark the residential and agricultural footprints near the cliffs. This map is particularly useful for observing the specific residential developments along the bluffs, including Seal Cove Dr and Nikki Beach Dr, which highlight the intersection of coastal topography and 21st-century property division.