2012 Map of Pebblestone Shut-in

About this map

Lake Nacimiento dominates the northern reaches of this landscape, its winding shoreline and arms like Grizzly Bend and Pebblestone Shut-in defining the drainage of the Santa Lucia Range. The terrain is characterized by high ridges and distinct peaks, including Black Oak Mountain, Pine Mountain, and Red Mountain. Civil infrastructure is sparse, represented primarily by access routes like Keystone Mine Rd and Town Creek Truck Trl, which navigate the steep topography. From the vantage of Rocky Butte Lookout, one can survey a network of canyons and flats, such as McLaughlin Canyon and Almaden Flats. This map captures the area before modern development, showing a land primarily defined by its hydrology, with numerous seasonal streams like Tobacco Creek and the N Fork Pico Cr flowing from the high ridges toward the coast and the reservoir.