2018 Map of San Clemente Island South

About this map

The southern tip of San Clemente Island projects into the Pacific Ocean in this 2018 topographic study. The landscape is defined by steep, descending ridgelines and deeply etched canyons that terminate abruptly at the rocky shoreline. This map illustrates the isolation of the island's southern extremity, where the elevation drops from over 1,900 feet down to the sea level in less than two miles. The extreme verticality of the terrain and the absence of established roads or named settlements reflect the area's primary character as a natural coastal environment. Navigational and elevation data captured here illustrate the complex bathymetry and topography of one of California's most secluded offshore landmasses within Los Angeles County.