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2015 Map of Partington Ridge

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

USGS Topo · Published 2015

About this map

The Santa Lucia Range drops precipitously into the Pacific Ocean along this stretch of the Monterey coast. This 2015 survey illustrates the extreme verticality of the terrain, where high points like Anderson Peak and Mt Olmstead overlook a coastline defined by landmarks such as Lafler Rock and Partington Point. The area is largely managed as part of the Los Padres National Forest, with a road network limited to high-elevation routes like Coast Ridge Rd.

Hydrography is defined by short, steep drainages including the Big Sur River, Partington Cr, and McWay Cr. These waters have carved notable features like McWay Canyon and Hot Springs Canyon as they descend from the inland ridges. The map captures the interface of land and sea at McWay Cove, featuring the distinct Saddle Rock and McWay Rocks, providing a detailed look at this specific coastal topography before any subsequent natural changes.