1995 Map of Lopez Point

About this map

Coast Road winds through the steep coastal topography of Monterey County, tracing a landscape defined by the intersection of the Santa Lucia Range and the Pacific. This mid-1990s revision reveals a region heavily designated for conservation, where the Ventana Wilderness and Big Creek State Reserve protect the drainages of the North Fork, Middle Fork, and South Fork Big Creek. The small settlement of Lucia and the historic site at Rockland Landing serve as the primary human touchpoints in an otherwise formidable terrain of deep canyons like Devils Canyon and Hare Canyon. Maritime and geodetic features such as Lopez Point and Gamboa Point anchor the shoreline, while inland trails like the Gamboa Trail provide access to backcountry landmarks including Twin Peak and the Trail Spring Campsite.