San Simeon Bay and the sheltering curve of San Simeon Point anchor the coastline of this central California landscape. The terrain rises sharply from the Pacific shore into the Santa Lucia Range, where high points like Burnett Peak, Garrity Peak, and Pine Mtn overlook deep drainage systems. The transport network is defined by the winding Hearst Castle Rd and the Rocky Butte Truck Trl, which provide access to the steep interior. Small settlements like Oak Knoll and numerous water features, including Three Troughs Falls and the drainage of Arroyo De La Laguna, illustrate the complex relationship between the region's vertical topography and its limited coastal development.
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1919 · Bryson
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1919 · Piedras Blancas
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1919 · San Simeon
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1921 · Cape San Martin
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1927 · Piedras Blancas
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1937 · San Simeon
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1941 · Cape San Martin
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1941 · Bryson
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1942 · Bryson
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1942 · Cape San Martin
USGS Topo · 1:62,500