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2018 Map of Tranquillon Mountain

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

USGS Topo · Published 2018

About this map

The Santa Ynez Mountains define the northern coastline of the Pacific Ocean in this coastal survey, where steep ridges drop sharply toward the surf. Prominent peaks including Tranquillon Mtn and Wild Horse Peak anchor the interior highlands, overlooking a landscape of deeply cut ravines and coastal canyons. Historical naming conventions are preserved in features like Cañada Honda Cr and Cañada De Los Sauces, reflecting the area's cultural heritage.

Coastal access is marked by restricted routes such as Coast Rd and Tow Rd, which navigate the terrace above Sudden Flats. The terrain is characterized by dramatic elevation changes from the shoreline bluffs at Espada Bluff up to Sudden Peak. This 2018 edition provides a clear record of the intersection between industrial geography, seen at Oil Well Canyon, and the natural geography of the California coast before modern development could alter these remote slopes.