Loading map...

2018 Map of Soquel

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

USGS Topo · Published 2018

About this map

Santa Cruz and the neighboring coastal communities of Capitola and Aptos line the northern edge of Monterey Bay in this contemporary record. The shoreline is defined by a series of distinct coastal features, including the Capitola Bluffs and Pleasure Point, while several lagoons such as Corcoran Lagoon and Schwan Lagoon separate the residential districts. Further inland, the landscape transitions into the southern reaches of the Santa Cruz Mountains, where Monte Toyon stands above the urban corridors.

Local history is well-represented through numerous established landmarks like the Santa Cruz Memorial Cem and Oakwood Chapel and the Cabrillo College Main Campus. The map reveals the intricate network of gulches and creeks, such as Arana Gulch and Soquel Creek, which have influenced the development of Live Oak and Soquel. These waterways drain into the Soquel Cove, framing the beaches and coves that define this segment of the Pacific coast.