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2018 Map of Reliz Canyon

Name: 2018 Topographic Map of Reliz Canyon
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2018
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2018

About this map

Los Padres National Forest anchors this survey of the high mountain drainages within the Santa Lucia Range. The landscape is defined by its deep canyons and named summits, including Bear Mtn and the geologic formation known as The Rocks. In this high-elevation interior, the topography dictates a sparse road network, with only Reliz Canyon Rd and Santa Lucia Rd providing access through the steep terrain.

A network of seasonal and permanent watercourses, such as Reliz Cr, Vaqueros Cr, and Sweetwater Cr, has carved out the significant depressions of Monroe Canyon, Horse Canyon, and Thompson Canyon. These features demonstrate the watershed's complexity, showing how water moves from the peaks of the Santa Lucia through the Monterey back country. This record provides essential data for understanding the physical geography and conservation boundaries of the region in the early 21st century.