2012 Map of Bates Canyon

About this map

Sierra Madre Rd winds across the high ridges and deep drainages of the northern Santa Barbara back-country in this 2012 survey. The area is defined by a network of seasonal water sources and deep canyons, including Moon Canyon and Eckart Canyon, which feed into the larger Bates Canyon system. As a snapshot of modern forest management and backcountry access, the map identifies several primitive sites catering to travelers along Forest Rte 11N01, such as Bates Canyon Campground and Docs Spring Campground. Notable water sources like Cole Spring, Big Spring, and Hidden Spring serve as critical landmarks for navigation in the arid terrain. The map also records the course of the S Fork La Brea Cr, a key drainage for the region's watershed.