The central coastline of San Clemente Island is defined by steep, descending terrain that meets the expansive Pacific Ocean along the island's western edge. This 2018 survey depicts a landscape largely shaped by its natural topography, where intricate contour lines illustrate the dramatic elevation changes characteristic of this maritime environment. While modern in its production, the sheet provides a clear spatial reference for the island's geographic isolation and its position within the Channel Islands chain off the California coast. The lack of named inland settlements or infrastructure on this specific quadrangle emphasizes the undeveloped nature of this portion of Los Angeles County, focusing instead on the relationship between the elevated landmass and the surrounding sea.
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1943 · San Clemente Island North
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1943 · San Clemente Island Central
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1949 · Long Beach
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1950 · San Clemente Island North
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1950 · San Clemente Island Central
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1957 · Long Beach
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1957 · San Clemente Island
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1958 · Long Beach
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1960 · Long Beach
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1980 · San Clemente Island
USGS Topo · 1:100,000