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2015 Map of Pebblestone Shut-in

Name: 2015 Topographic Map of Pebblestone Shut-in
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2015
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2015

About this map

Lake Nacimiento marks the northern edge of this high-elevation landscape, where the waters meet the rugged northern reaches of the Santa Lucia Range. The terrain is defined by a dense network of high peaks and deep canyons, with elevations climbing toward landmarks like Pine Mtn and Rocky Butte. The drainage patterns are intricate, with the N Fork San Simeon Cr and S Fork San Simeon Cr carving through the southern half of the quadrangle while Tobacco Cr and Little Burnett Cr feed north toward the reservoir.

Evidence of early land use and local navigation is found in the distinct plateau areas of Almaden Flats and Marmolejo Flats. This 2015 survey shows a landscape largely shaped by its topography, with naming conventions like Grizzly Bend and Vulture Rock reflecting the wild character of these San Luis Obispo County highlands. Roads are sparse, limited to peripheral access points like Shore DR and Jacks Way near the lakefront.