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2018 Map of Seaside

Name: 2018 Topographic Map of Seaside
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2018
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2018

About this map

Monterey and its neighboring coastal communities of Sand City and Seaside anchor the northwestern portion of this 2018 survey. The landscape transitions rapidly from the urban grid of Del Monte Heights and the shoreline at Del Monte Beach into a complex system of ridges and canyons. The Monterey Regional Airport occupies a central plateau, while the terrain to the south and east becomes increasingly defined by landmarks such as Saddle Mtn and Snivleys Ridge.

Hydrographic features like Laguna Seca and the Carmel River illustrate the drainage patterns of the coastal hills. The map captures a detailed residential network including Del Rey Oaks, while the back-country is marked by distinct topography like Impossible Canyon, Wildcat Ridge, and Cañada De La Ordena. These names reflect both the Spanish colonial heritage and the modern development of the Monterey Peninsula.