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2012 Map of Point Sur

Name: 2012 Topographic Map of Point Sur
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2012
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2012

About this map

Point Sur Lighthouse stands as the primary navigational landmark on this coastal sheet, perched atop the volcanic rock of Point Sur. The coastline here is defined by sharp elevation changes where the Santa Lucia Range meets the Pacific Ocean, evidenced by prominent features like Hurricane Point and Sierra Hill. The mapping of the terrestrial interior shows a network of rugged roads, including the iconic Bixby Bridge crossing Bixby Cr and the winding Coast Rd.

Historically significant locations such as Castle Rock Landing and Division Knoll provide insights into the early maritime and land-management boundaries of this Monterey County region. The drainage patterns of the Little Sur River and its tributaries, including Sierra Cr, contrast with the offshore hazards marked by Sur Breakers and Sur Rock. This survey documents a landscape where critical infrastructure and natural topography converge along the Big Sur coast.