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1964 Map of Bald Mountain

Name: 1964 Topographic Map of Bald Mountain
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1965
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1965

About this map

San Rafael Mountains dominate this 1964 topographic survey of the Los Padres National Forest, a terrain defined by deep canyons and high ridges. The Sisquoc River carves through the central portion of the map, fed by a network of seasonal drainages including Manzana Creek and Potrero Canyon. This area reflects a wilderness landscape largely accessible by a system of rugged paths like the Pack Trail and Hurricane Deck Trail.

Evidence of historical activity is scattered throughout the backcountry, including Ruins near the river and a solitary Grave located near Wellman Canyon. Forest recreation is established at several points, such as Nira Campground and Fish Creek Campground, while industrial attempts are marked by a Mine and a Dry Well. The map serves as a detailed record of the geography between Wheat Peak and Bald Mountain before significant modern development altered these remote trail systems.