2018 Map of York Mountain

About this map

York Mountain stands as a central topographic prominence within the Santa Lucia Range on this modern survey of the Central Coast interior. The landscape is defined by its complex drainage network, where Summit Creek, Sheepcamp Creek, and Jack Creek carve through deeply etched canyons. This area of San Luis Obispo County exhibits a transition from wilder ridgelines to the structured agricultural and residential corridors along Vineyard Drive and York Mountain Road. The presence of the Oak Country Ranch Airport suggests the private aviation and large-acreage ranching culture that characterizes these highlands. Along the southern slopes, the headwaters of Santa Rita Creek and the South Fork Santa Rita Creek indicate the critical role this watershed plays for the lower valleys. The map also records numerous local access points like Dover Canyon Road and Niderer Road, tracing the persistent human footprint across Summit Canyon.