2015 Map of Santa Rosa Island South

About this map

Channel Islands National Park encompasses the southern portion of Santa Rosa Island in this contemporary topographic survey, showcasing a landscape defined by dramatic drainage systems. Steep-walled ravines like Wreck Canyon and Jolla Vieja Canyon cut through the high terrain, draining southward toward the Pacific Ocean. This coastal segment of Santa Barbara County is largely undeveloped, with names like Cañada Soledad and San Augustin Canyon marking the island's primary geographic features. The map illustrates the island's rugged interior ridges separated by canyons such as Dry Canyon and Cow Canyon, which descend toward the southern and western coastlines. The lack of roads or structures highlights the protected, wilderness character of the island as it appeared in the early 21st century.