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1991 Map of Alamo Mountain

Name: 1991 Topographic Map of Alamo Mountain
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1991
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1991

About this map

Los Padres National Forest contains a complex network of high-elevation peaks and remote drainage basins, where water and mineral access dictated the few points of human habitation. Named peaks such as Alamo Mountain, McDonald Peak, and Stewart Mountain dominate the skyline, while deep canyons like Maxy Canyon and Bear Gulch funnel seasonal runoff toward Piru Creek. The landscape is dotted with the remnants of earlier extraction and settlement efforts, represented by the Harris Mine and Castaic Mine, along with several historic locations noted as sites, including Schmidt Ranch and Harris Mill.

Transportation through this portion of Ventura County relies on rugged routes like Gold Hill Road and the Miller Trail. The map reveals a transition toward recreational use in the late 20th century, notably within the Hungry Valley State Vehicular Recreation Area and various campsites like Dutchman Campsite and Seven Pines Campsite, reflecting a shift from primary industry to wilderness preservation.