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2012 Map of Ventana Cones

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

USGS Topo · Published 2012

About this map

The upper reaches of the Carmel River and the Big Sur River converge in this high-elevation backcountry of Monterey County. The landscape is defined by its prominent summits, including Ventana Double Cone and South Ventana Cone, which dominate the central and southern portions of the terrain. This area, largely free of permanent settlements, is instead mapped by an intricate network of remote stations and trails.

Genealogists and outdoors historians can trace the locations of numerous historic camps such as Pat Springs Camp, Lone Pine Camp, and Redwood Creek Camp. The drainage patterns are clearly delineated, showing where the Miller Fork Carmel River and Bruce Fork join the main river system near Miller Mountain. Local geography is further marked by distinct ridges like Hennicksons Ridge and Pine Ridge, which provide a clear look at the region's wilderness character before the modernization of more accessible coastal areas.