Topography
ACAPULCO
TOPOGRAPHY
The rocky headlands located on either side of the entrance of Bahia de Acapulco are the only projections to break the long stretch of sandy beach that extends from Morro de Papanoa. Cerro del Corcovado, an excellent landmark when not obscured, is 4,039 ft (1,231 m) high and stands 21 nmi east-northeast of the bay.
Two conspicuous hotels stand near the coast, 2.5 nmi east of Punta Diamante. A conspicuous illuminated cross stands on the east side of the bay entrance. A prominent illuminated television mast stands on the crest of the hills, 3.5 nmi east-northeast of the city. A conspicuous radio mast stands on a hill, 0.3 nmi west of Punta Grifo. Fuerto de San Diego, a prominent fort, surmounts a point located 1 nmi northwest of Punta Grifo.
Source: http://www.nrlmry.navy.mil/port_studies/thh-nc/mexico/acapulc/text/sect5.htm
