2015 Map of Santa Rosa Island West

About this map

Channel Islands National Park encompasses the rugged western coastline of Santa Rosa Island in this topographical study. The map documents the dramatic transition from the steep interior ridgelines down to the Pacific Ocean, capturing the elevation contours of this protected maritime environment within Santa Barbara County. This coastal landscape is defined by its isolation and the intricate drainage patterns that have carved the island's west end, where the absence of development preserves a terrain similar to its pre-modern state.