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1956 Map of Partington Ridge

USGS Topo · Published 1984

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California State Highway 1 clings to the cliffs of the Big Sur coast, providing the primary arterial access between the shoreline and the steep interior of the Los Padres National Forest. This 1956 survey, updated with 1980s data, reveals a landscape defined by sharp elevation changes, where coastal landmarks like Partington Point and McWay Rocks sit at the base of ridges that rise rapidly to Anderson Peak and Marble Peak. The interior is accessible primarily via the Coast Ridge Road and the Pine Ridge Trail, connecting a series of remote camps such as Sykes Camp, Cold Spring Camp, and Cienega Camp. The map documents the defunct Anderson Landing on the Pacific edge, a site that once served as a maritime link for this isolated stretch of Monterey County before modern road engineering fully opened the region. Protected lands including Julia Pfeiffer Burns State Park and the Sea Otter Game Refuge underscore the area's conservation focus during the mid-20th century.

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Map Details

Date Portrayed1956
Date Published1984
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:24,000
Physical Dimensions21.9 x 26.9 inches

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SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain