Below are the interactive maps. While not truly interactive, the name of each location is also a link that will open a picture of that location. Some locations are on private property and trespassing laws are strictly enforced. Please see additional notes and instructions at the bottom for more information.
Full set of maps suitable for printing on 8-1/2 x 11 can be found here: big-sur-coast-maps-letter-size
Big Sur Coast Map North, first jpg version then PDF version at link (click on the names to open photos).
PDF version: big-sur-coast-map-north
Big Sur Coast Map Central, first jpg version then PDF version at link (click on the names to open photos).
PDF version: big-sur-coast-map-central
Big Sur Coast Map South, first jpg version then PDF version at link (click on the names to open photos).
PDF version: big-sur-coast-map-south
When viewing the photos, you can choose the “Time Comparison” link at the top left of the California Coastal Records Project website for newer or older photos. Selecting the photo itself will open the photo in high resolution. Additional photos are provided by Google Street View. The original maps were created by Caltrans for the Big Sur Coast Highway Management Plan . They are 11×17 and best viewed in PDF format.
If you are inclined to thank those who took the photos we used on these maps, they explain their donation policy and link to an organization they support here.
The following link shows current closures in the Los Padres National Forest Please check with the USFS for current closures.
https://www.fs.usda.gov/detail/lpnf/recreation/?cid=stelprdb5347980