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2012 Map of Cone Peak

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

USGS Topo · Published 2012

About this map

The Santa Lucia Range dominates this landscape, where the dramatic elevation of Cone Peak rises above the drainage basins of the N Fork San Antonio River and the Nacimiento River. The area is defined by its network of remote outposts and forest access routes, including Indians Rd and the Cone Peak Rd. Cultural landmarks like The Indian and family-named properties such as Avila Ranch and Merle Ranch reflect the long-standing human presence in these canyons.

The map details several primitive recreation sites, including Cook Springs Camp, Fresno Campground, and Vicente Flat, situated near reliable water sources like Carrols Spring and Redwood Spring. Notable topographical features such as Wizard Gulch and Salispuedes Cr reveal the intricate drainage patterns that feed into the larger San Antonio River. The placement of these camps and ranches relative to the shifting creek beds provides essential context for understanding the 21st-century geography of this portion of Monterey County.