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2021 Map of Reliz Canyon

Name: 2021 Topographic Map of Reliz Canyon
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2021
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2021

About this map

The Santa Lucia Range dominates this portion of the Los Padres National Forest, where steep drainages and canyon systems define the landscape. Centered on Reliz Canyon, the topography is characterized by seasonal watercourses like Reliz Cr and Sweetwater Cr cutting through the mountainous terrain. A notable geological landmark known as The Rocks sits tucked between the main canyon and Vaqueros Cr, marking a distinctive outcropping in the eastern half of the sheet.

Accessibility is limited to a few rugged routes such as Reliz Canyon Rd and Santa Lucia Rd, which follow the natural contours of the canyons and ridgelines. The map illustrates a largely undeveloped wilderness of the early 2020s, with varied canyon names like Monroe Canyon, Bear Canyon, and Horse Canyon suggesting the historical presence of early ranching and wildlife in these secluded Monterey County corridors.