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2018 Map of Laguna Beach

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

USGS Topo · Published 2018

About this map

The San Joaquin Hills dominate this coastal landscape, rising sharply from the Pacific Ocean to the 1,164-foot summit at Signal Peak. The map reveals a complex network of canyons and ridges, where preserved open space in Crystal Cove State Park meets the dense residential development of Laguna Beach and Newport Beach. Notable inland landmarks include the Laguna College of Art and Design and Pacific View Memorial Park.

The coastal margin is defined by numerous named points and coves, from Abalone Point down to Aliso Beach, showing the intricate geological texture of the shoreline. An extensive trail system, including the Bommer Ridge Road and the curiously labeled Car Wreck trail, illustrates the area's transition from historical ranching lands into a highly managed wildland-urban interface. High-elevation residential enclaves like Top of the World provide a stark contrast to the protected deep drainage of Moro Canyon and Bommer Canyon.