2012 Map of San Clemente Island Central OE E

About this map

San Clemente Island meets the vast Pacific Ocean along a dramatic, southwestern coastal stretch in this 2012 survey. The map focuses on the steep, drainage-scarred bluffs of the island's central interior and its rugged shoreline. Only a few distinct landmarks are identified, most notably the offshore feature known as White Rock. The terrain is characterized by a dense network of intermittent stream channels and canyons that carve through the island's rising elevation, illustrating the natural erosive forces acting upon this isolated landmass. This document records the island's topography as it existed in the early 21st century, prior to further shifts in coastal management or natural environmental changes.