2015 Map of San Clemente Island Central

About this map

San Clemente Island rises from the Pacific Ocean in this 2015 topographic survey, revealing the high-relief contours of the island's central western coastline. The landscape is defined by its sheer coastal bluffs and narrow marine terraces, with prominent features like Eel Point and the sheltered waters of Seal Cove providing the only breaks in the primary coastal wall. While the interior remains largely undeveloped, the tight clustering of contour lines illustrates the rapid elevation gain from the sea to the island's central spine. This map captures the uninhabited and maritime character of this remote portion of Los Angeles County, where the terrain is shaped entirely by the elements of the open sea.