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2022 Map of Malibu Beach

Name: 2022 Topographic Map of Malibu Beach
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2022
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2022

About this map

Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area dominates this coastal survey, where the Santa Monica Mountains meet the Pacific Ocean. The terrain is defined by steep ridges and canyons, including landmarks like McAuley Peak, Saddle Peak, and the Goat Buttes. Along the shore, a string of residential enclaves like Malibu Beach, Carbon Beach, and Las Flores follow the narrow coastline beneath the Malibu Bluffs.

Educational and recreational footprints are significant here, with the Pepperdine University Malibu Campus perched overlooking Malibu Lagoon. In the interior, the map reveals an extensive network of fire roads and trails, such as the Mesa Peak Motorway Trl and Las Virgenes Fire Road Trl, which connect inland settlements like Monte Nido to the high peaks. The presence of Kellers Shelter and numerous named beaches, including Amarillo Beach and Puerco Beach, highlights the area's dual character as a protected natural landscape and a highly developed coastal destination.