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2021 Map of Point Loma OE W

Name: 2021 Topographic Map of Point Loma OE W
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2021
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2021

About this map

Point Loma Nazarene University stands prominently on the coastal bluffs of this 2021 survey, overlooking a complex shoreline shaped by the Pacific Ocean. This coastal edge of San Diego is defined by its residential grid and iconic waterfront landmarks. The map documents the transition from the sandy expanse of Ocean Beach City Beach in the north to the dramatic, rocky coastline of Sunset Cliffs.

Tracing the western edge of the peninsula, the Sunset Cliffs Coastal Trail connects numerous named geographic features, including Osprey Point, Ratkay Point, and Pappys Point. Offshore, hazards and landmarks like Alligator Rock and Abs Reef are noted, reflecting the nautical character of the area. The dense street layout of the Ocean Beach neighborhood, with its named avenues like Coronado Ave and Del Mar Ave, illustrates the modern suburban development established atop these ancient coastal terraces.