2018 Map of Cone Peak

About this map

Los Padres National Forest dominates this section of the Santa Lucia Range, where steep canyons and high ridges dictate the movement of water and travelers alike. The southern portion of the map is defined by the federal holdings of Fort Hunter Liggett, a military training installation that shares borders with the national forest. The hydrological network here is complex, with the San Antonio River and its N Fork San Antonio River cutting deep through the terrain alongside Wizard Gulch. High elevation points like Cone Peak overlook significant drainages including the Nacimiento River and Arroyo Seco. Historic access routes such as the Nacimiento-Fergusson Rd and the Coast Ridge Trl provide the primary infrastructure through these protected lands, connecting remote water sources like Redwood Spring and Carrizo Spring.