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2012 Map of Surf

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

USGS Topo · Published 2012

About this map

Vandenberg Air Force Base dominates the northern landscape of this coastal quadrangle, where the Santa Ynez River meets the Pacific Ocean. The coastal geography is defined by prominent elevations such as Burton Mesa and the Lompoc Terrace, while the shoreline is marked by the historical site of Lompoc Landing. Small coastal settlements including Surf and Baroda sit along the river's approach to the sea, reflecting the area's transition from military infrastructure to natural drainage systems.

Transportation corridors like W Ocean Ave and Union Sugar Ave provide a structured grid that bisects numerous drainages, such as Santa Lucia Canyon and Lompoc Canyon. To the southeast, the terrain becomes more complex with La Salle Canyon and Sloans Canyon, framing the small settlement of La Salle. This geography illustrates the intersection of strategic military use and the varied topography of the Santa Barbara coastline.