2015 Map of Santa Cruz Island B

About this map

Channel Islands National Park protects the rugged northern coastline and interior peaks of Santa Cruz Island, as documented in this 2015 U.S. Geological Survey topographic record. The map reveals a dramatic landscape defined by sharp elevation changes, where the high point at Devils Peak overlooks deep incisions like Laguna Canyon. Along the coastal shelf, the isolated Christy Airstrip provides a rare point of logistical access to this protected terrain. The northern shoreline is marked by distinctive maritime landmarks, including the natural formations at Arch Rock and the prominent Diablo Point, which define the interface between the Channel Islands and the open Pacific Ocean. This survey captures the island's character as a managed wilderness under the jurisdiction of Santa Barbara Co, California, highlighting the intersection of conservation and natural topography.