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2018 Map of Creston

Name: 2018 Topographic Map of Creston
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2018
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2018

About this map

The settlement of Linne anchors the central ranch lands of this San Luis Obispo County survey, where the topography is defined by the complex drainages of Huerhuero Creek. The landscape transitions from the higher elevations of Melody Mountain and Dry Canyon in the north toward the valley floor, where the creek splits into several distinct channels including the West Branch, Middle Branch, and East Branch Huerhuero Creek.

Modern rural development is evident through a network of named lanes and ranch roads such as Dresser Ranch Place and Geneseo Road, connecting various homesteads and agricultural operations. To the south, the community of Creston sits near the confluence of these seasonal waterways, reflecting a regional settlement pattern tied closely to the available water resources of the interior Central Coast hills. The inclusion of features like Ground Squirrel Hollow and Dry Creek underscores the arid, seasonal nature of the local environment.