2021 Map of Point Conception, 2021 Print
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2021 Map of Point Conception

USGS Topo · Published 2021

About this map

Point Conception serves as a critical geographic pivot point on the California coast, where the shoreline turns sharply eastward into the Santa Barbara Channel. This 2021 survey details the meeting of the Santa Ynez Mountains and the sea, dominated by coastal canyons such as Cañada Del Cojo and Cañada del Gato. The sparse settlement pattern at Concepcion and Jalama reflects the region's enduring character as a restricted-access landscape, largely comprised of private ranch lands and maritime navigational aids. Landmarks like Indian Head Rock and Government Point define the immediate coast, while the sheltered waters of Cojo Anchorage provide a rare point of refuge along this exposed stretch of the Pacific. The presence of local place names like Cañada Del Cementerio and roads like Rancho Real hint at the area's deep history of cattle ranching and early California land grants.


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Map Details

Date Portrayed2021
Date Published2021
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:24,000
Physical Dimensions24 x 29 inches

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