2018 Map of Pitas Point

About this map

El Camino Real traces the narrow coastal terrace between the rising Santa Ynez Mountains and the Pacific Ocean in this 2018 survey. The landscape is defined by the sharp transition from steep topographic relief to the shoreline, where small coastal communities like La Conchita and Sea Cliff sit pressed against the hillsides. The influence of the region's energy and transport infrastructure is evident, with Rincon Island appearing just offshore and historic thoroughfares like the Old Rincon Hwy and Carpinteria St serving the corridor. Further south, the map details the varied geography of Punta Gorda and Pitas Point, where numerous drainage features including Madranio Canyon and Padre Juan Canyon cut through the high ridges. This record documents the modern intersection of historic coastal routes and contemporary residential developments along the Santa Barbara and Ventura county line.