2018 Map of Apache Canyon

About this map

The San Andreas Fault cuts across the northeastern corner of this landscape, tracing the edge of the San Emigdio Mountains where they meet the high plateaus. Most of the territory falls within the Los Padres National Forest, a terrain of deep drainages and isolated meadows. Named settlements like Apache Potrero and Cowhead Potrero represent the characteristic "potreros" or mountain pastures common to this part of the Transverse Ranges. These flatlands are essential landmarks in a region dominated by rugged corridors such as Burges Canyon and Long Canyon. Water sources are critical points on the map, with Nettle Spring, Mystery Spring, and Blue Rock Spring providing vital resources in the arid backcountry. The road network, including Quatal Canyon Rd and Apache Cyn Rd, follows the natural contours of the canyons, linking the scattered potreros and seasonal camps.