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1964 Map of Bald Mountain

Name: 1964 Topographic Map of Bald Mountain
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1989
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1989

About this map

San Rafael Mountains define this wilderness landscape within the Los Padres National Forest, where the Sisquoc River and Manzana Creek carve through steep canyons. The map documents a primitive backcountry infrastructure of the mid-20th century, centered on remote outposts like Manzana Campground and Nira Campground. A network of pack trails, including the Hurricane Deck Trail and Sisquoc Pack Trail, provides the primary access to the interior.

Evidence of human history in these remote reaches is sparse but significant, marked by Ruins and a Grave located near Wellman Canyon. The presence of a Mine and a Dry Well suggests early efforts to extract resources from the terrain around Bald Mountain. This survey serves as a record of the San Rafael Wilderness as it appeared before more modern modifications, detailing the drainage patterns of Sulphur Spring Canyon and Horse Canyon.