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1956 Map of Pfeiffer Point

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

USGS Topo · Published 1971

About this map

Pfeiffer Big Sur State Park dominates the northeast corner of this coastal study, where the Big Sur River cuts through the steep topography of Los Padres National Forest. The map documents a mid-century landscape where early conservation efforts and recreation infrastructure converged. Near the river, community landmarks like Pfeiffer Sch and the Big Sur Big Sur Guard Sta reflect the institutional presence required to manage this transition from wilderness to public parkland.

Southward along the coast, the tiny settlement of Posts sits perched above the Pacific, linked to the shore by drainage systems like Post Creek and Graves Canyon. The offshore environment is specifically noted as the California Sea Otter Game Refuge, emphasizing the region's early dedication to maritime wildlife protection. Landmarks such as Pfeiffer Rock and Wreck Beach reveal a shoreline defined by treacherous geology and maritime history.