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2012 Map of Loma Prieta

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

USGS Topo · Published 2012

About this map

Loma Prieta stands as the dominant peak in this section of the Santa Cruz Mountains, overlooking a complex geography of deep canyons and seasonal watercourses. The landscape is defined by the headwaters of numerous creeks, including Llagas Cr, Soquel Cr, and Corralitos Cr, which carve through named terrain like Swanson Canyon and Redwood Canyon. Scattered through these elevations are unique cultural sites such as Sveadal and the Future Farmers of America Camp, indicating a long-standing use of the high country for organized retreats and agriculture-focused education.

Industrial and pioneer history is etched into the landscape through labels like Shingle Mill Gulch, Cookhouse Gulch, and Mormon Gulch, suggesting the era of timber harvesting and early mountain settlement. Water features are particularly detailed, noting remote landmarks like Five Finger Falls and Black Rock Falls. The transport network of the era is represented by high-elevation routes like Loma Prieta Way and Summit Rd, which connect remote flats and peaks such as Maymens Flat and Mount Chual.