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2012 Map of Espinosa Canyon

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

USGS Topo · Published 2012

About this map

Rancho San Lucas serves as a central point of interest in this part of Monterey County, situated within a landscape defined by an intricate network of drainage systems. The Salinas River flows through the northern reaches, while the terrain to the south is deeply carved by numerous named geographic features, including Seven Well Canyon, Feliz Canyon, and McConnell Canyon. These canyons suggest a complex watershed and a history of ranching or land management adapted to the undulating topography of the region.

Transportation corridors like Us-101 S and Lockwood San Lucas Rd provide the primary connections through this area. Local movement is further facilitated by specialized routes such as Paris Valley Rd and Cattlemen Rd, names that reflect the historical agricultural and livestock roots of the valley. Other distinct features like Loridon Canyon and Espinosa Canyon offer specific points of reference for those tracing local land divisions or historical property boundaries.