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1956 Map of Partington Ridge

Name: 1956 Topographic Map of Partington Ridge
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1971
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1971

About this map

Los Padres National Forest dominates this coastal landscape, where the Santa Lucia Range meets the Pacific. In the mid-1950s, this area remained largely defined by its isolation, with California State Highway 1 providing the primary lifeline along the cliffs. The map reveals the vestiges of earlier coastal activity at Anderson Landing (Aban'd) and the former Seaview Sch (Aban'd), reflecting the transition from early pioneer settlements to protected public lands.

The drainage network of the Big Sur River and its forks, including the North Fork Big Sur River and South Fork Big Sur River, creates a complex system of ridges and canyons. Notable peaks like Mt Olmstead and Anderson Peak tower over the coastline, while a series of remote camps such as Sykes Camp and Rainbow Camp are connected by routes like the Barlow Flat Camp Trail. The offshore waters are designated as the Sea Otter State Game Refuge, emphasizing the region's focus on conservation during this era.