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2012 Map of Morro Bay South OE W

Name: 2012 Topographic Map of Morro Bay South OE W
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2012
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2012

About this map

Point Buchon and the rocky Central California coastline define this survey of the shoreline south of Morro Bay. The landscape is characterized by prominent maritime features and coastal drainages, including the rugged Hazard Canyon Reef and the elevations of Sand Dunes Bluff. The map records a series of distinct inlets along the terrace, such as Spooners Cove, Quarry Cove, and Corallina Cove, which have long served as landmarks for coastal navigation and local recreation.

Infrastructure is sparse in this protected coastal reach, centered primarily on Camp Keep and the winding path of Hazard Canyon Rd. The drainage patterns of Islay Cr and Coon Cr illustrate how freshwater runoff meets the Pacific Ocean through the coastal bluffs. This 2012 record captures the area's geography before significant modern environmental shifts, preserving the exact placement of landmarks like Grotto Rock for researchers of the San Luis Obispo County coast.