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2012 Map of Seaside

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

USGS Topo · Published 2012

About this map

The coastal urban centers of Seaside and Sand City anchor the northwestern corner of this map, where the Pacific shoreline meets a landscape of dense residential grids and extensive recreational facilities. Established developments like Del Monte Heights and Del Rey Oaks transition into the massive footprint of the Monterey Peninsula Airport, while several golf courses, including the United States Navy Golf Course, underscore the area's mid-century leisure and military heritage. To the east, the terrain rises into named heights like Merrills Hill and the prominent Impossible Ridge.

Moving inland to the south, the environment shifts dramatically toward the valley floor. The Carmel River winds through a landscape of large estates and planned communities such as Rancho Tierra Grande and Carmel Valley Manor. This southern reach is defined by its deep canyons, including Robinson Canyon and Potrero Canyon, which flank the massive Saddle Mountain, illustrating the contrast between the developed coast and the rugged interior topography of the Monterey region.