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2012 Map of Santa Cruz Island D

Name: 2012 Topographic Map of Santa Cruz Island D
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2012
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2012

About this map

Santa Cruz Island rises from the Pacific Ocean in this 2012 survey, showcasing the eastern reaches of the largest of California's Channel Islands. The coastline is defined by a series of natural havens and rugged points, including Scorpion Anchorage and Smugglers Cove, which serve as primary access points for the island. The interior drainage is marked by steep features like Hungryman Gulch, which cut toward the eastern shoreline near San Pedro Point.

Maritime activity is central to the island's geography, with several historical mooring sites such as Yellowbanks Anchorage and Middle Anchorage providing shelter along the southern coast. To the north, the terrain terminates at sharp coastal landmarks like Cavern Point and Coche Point, overlooking the Santa Barbara Channel. This map records the island's topographic character at a time of continued preservation and scientific study within the national park system.