2018 Map of Santa Cruz Island B

About this map

Santa Cruz Island, protected within the Channel Islands National Park, presents a landscape defined by sharp elevation changes and deeply incised canyons. The northern coastline is marked by geological features like Arch Rock, giving way to the high interior reaches of Devils Peak. A rare human-made landmark in this isolated environment is the Christy Airstrip, situated near the western drainages of Cañada Cervada. The island's internal geography is shaped by the prominent Central Valley, which runs through the southern portion of the sheet. Further south, the terrain breaks into steep-walled passages such as Laguna Canyon and Cañada De Los Sauces, illustrating the complex natural drainage patterns into the Pacific Ocean. This survey captures the island’s topography in its modern conservation era, highlighting the intricate network of ridges and canyons that characterize this offshore environment.