2015 Map of Mount Carmel

About this map

Los Padres National Forest encompasses much of this interior terrain, where the northern reaches of the Santa Lucia Range rise above the Pacific coast. The high peaks and ridges define a complex watershed, with Garrapata Cr and San Jose Cr draining the steep western slopes while the Carmel River flows through the northeast corner. This 2015 survey details a landscape of significant elevation changes, from the heights of Pinyon Peak and Mt Carmel down to the secluded basin of White Rock Lake. Evidence of historic land use and access is found in the extensive network of fire roads and trails, such as the Pinyon Peak Trl and Robinson Canyon Rd, which connect remote interior points like San Francisquito Flat to the broader regional geography of Monterey County.