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2012 Map of Soberanes Point

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

USGS Topo · Published 2012

About this map

Carmel Highlands marks the northern extent of this coastal survey, where residential streets like Spindrift Rd and Mentone Rd overlook the Pacific Ocean. Moving south along the coast, the landscape transitions into a series of dramatic geographic features including Yankee Point, Soberanes Point, and Kasler Point. The interior is defined by deep canyons and steep ridges, such as Wildcat Canyon and Portuguese Ridge, which rise toward Cushing Mountain.

Coastal access and settlement patterns are dictated by the terrain, with small clusters like Notleys Landing and Palo Colorado Canyon situated where drainages such as Rocky Cr reach the sea. The map documents the intricate network of watercourses, including Garrapata Cr and Malpaso Cr, that have carved the coastal terrace. This 2012 data provides a clear record of land use at the Palo Corona Ranch and the protected coastal margins of Monterey County.