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2018 Map of Santa Catalina North

Name: 2018 Topographic Map of Santa Catalina North
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2018
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2018

About this map

Two Harbors serves as the focal point of this northern survey of Santa Catalina Island, where the narrow isthmus separates Isthmus Cove from the western waters. The interior landscape is defined by a series of water management features, including Summit Reservoir, the Upper Buffalo Corral Reservoir, and the Buffalo Springs Reservoirs. These sites, connected by a network of winding roads like Little Harbor Rd and El Rancho Escondido Rd, reveal the infrastructure required to support life and ranching on the island.

High points such as Mt Orizaba and Black Jack Mtn dominate the central topography, providing a stark contrast to the coastal landings at Whites Lndg and Empire Landing. The presence of the Catalina Airport near Buffalo Springs Reservoirs illustrates the island's modern accessibility, while secluded coastal features like Pirates Cove and Goat Harbor suggest the enduring maritime character of the San Pedro Channel shoreline.