2012 Map of Point Arguello

About this map

Point Arguello Lighthouse stands as a sentinel on this treacherous stretch of the California coast, overlooking the vast Pacific Ocean. This survey captures the coastline north of Santa Barbara as it appeared in the early 21st century, dominated by the railroad corridor and the rugged marine geography. The small settlements of Honda, Arguello, and Arlight mark the transition between the coastal bluffs and the interior canyons. The maritime history of the region is etched into the landscape at Destroyer Rock and Point Pedernales, sites infamous for historical shipwrecks. Inland, the terrain is defined by deep incisions like La Honda Canyon and Red Roof Canyon, which drain toward the shore. This map provides a detailed view of the infrastructure and landforms of this isolated coastal reach, where the rail line hugs the cliffs above Rocky Point.