2015 Map of Villa Creek

About this map

The Santa Lucia Range rises sharply from the Central Coast in this 2015 survey, where the terrestrial landscape of Los Padres National Forest meets the vast expanse of the Pacific Ocean. This coastal boundary marks the transition between Monterey County and San Luis Obispo County, a rugged interface defined by steep drainages like Redwood Gulch and Villa Cr. The maritime environment is punctuated by offshore hazards and landmarks, most notably Whaleboat Rock to the north and White Rock Number Two further down the coast. The mapping of Spruce Cr and Alder Cr illustrates the drainage patterns typical of this mountainous shoreline, where short, steep watercourses carve through the Santa Lucia Range to reach the sea. This record preserves the precise location of these canyons and coastal features in the early 21st century.