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2015 Map of Morro Bay South

Name: 2015 Topographic Map of Morro Bay South
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2015
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2015

About this map

Morro Bay and the coastal communities of Los Osos anchor this contemporary survey of the Central Coast. The landscape is defined by the volcanic peaks of the Irish Hills and the unique estuary environment sheltered by Morro Rock. Residential development in Baywood Park and Cuesta-by-the-Sea is juxtaposed against the prominent terrain of Cerro Cabrillo and Hollister Peak.

The map reveals the intricate drainage of the Los Osos Valley where Chorro Creek and Los Osos Creek meet the bay. Local history is preserved at the Quintana Cemetery and Los Osos Valley Memorial Park, while the southern reaches of the quadrangle focus on the high elevations of Valencia Peak and Hazard Peak. This layout illustrates the modern transition between established suburban corridors and the preserved natural canyons like Hazard Canyon and Sycamore Canyon.