2015 Map of Soberanes Point

About this map

Santa Lucia Range peaks meet the Pacific Ocean along this dramatic stretch of the Monterey County coast. The topography is defined by sharp elevation changes, where steep ridges like Portuguese Ridge and summits such as Cushing Mtn drop toward a coastline of named points and breakers. The drainage pattern is dense, with Garrapata Cr, Malpaso Cr, and Wildcat Cr cutting deep canyons into the mountain front. Settlement is concentrated at Yankee Point in the north, with its network of residential roads like Spindrift Rd and Mentone Rd, while the southern reaches remain more open around the site of Notleys Landing. This survey details the complex interface of land and sea at Soberanes Point, where offshore features like Lobos Rock and Yankee Point Breaker signal the hazards of the nearshore environment.