2015 Map of Marina

About this map

The coastal shelf of Monterey Bay serves as the foundation for the growing communities of Marina and northern Seaside. At the center of this landscape sits the campus of California State University-Monterey Bay, occupying land that transitioned from military to educational use. To the north, the Salinas River winds toward the coast near the rail-and-road junctions of Nashua and Neponset, marking a shift from urban development to agricultural and riparian environments. The southern portion of the map is defined by a series of prominent rises including Welch Ridge, Artillery Hill, and Grant Ewing Ridge, which contrast with the flat coastal dunes. Industrial and transport infrastructure like the Marina Municipal Airport and Del Monte Blvd indicate the area's role as a regional transit corridor along the Pacific Ocean.