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2012 Map of Morro Bay South

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

USGS Topo · Published 2012

About this map

Morro Bay and the adjacent communities of Baywood Park, Cuesta-by-the-Sea, and Los Osos define the coastal character of this central California region. The prominent volcanic landmark of Morro Rock stands at the harbor entrance, while the extensive tidal marshes of the Chorro Delta and the waters of Shark Inlet illustrate the complex interface between the Pacific Ocean and the coastal hills. This 2012 survey captures the area's transition from residential grids to the expansive protected lands of Montana De Oro State Park.

Cultural and recreational sites are well-documented, from the Baywood Park Pier and Morro Bay State Park Marina to the inland Quintana Cem. The terrain rises sharply away from the Los Osos Valley, leading to several high points including Hollister Peak, Hazard Peak, and Valencia Peak. These peaks, along with features like Audubon Overlook, provide a detailed record of the local topography and land use at the beginning of the twenty-first century.