1964 Map of Big Pine Mtn

About this map

The Sisquoc Condor Sanctuary dominates the northwest corner of this mid-century survey, emphasizing the remote and protected character of the San Rafael Mts. This landscape is defined by the headwaters of the Sisquoc River and Santa Cruz Creek, where travel is restricted to a network of fire roads and footpaths like the Mission Pine Trail. Human presence is limited to forestry and backcountry infrastructure, including the West Big Pine Lookout Tower and scattered facilities like the Bear Guard Sta. The map documents a primitive recreation system, featuring numerous remote sites such as Bluff Campground and The Pines Campground along the Big Pine Road. From the heights of Big Pine Mountain to the depths of Rattlesnake Canyon, the sheet preserves the 1960s layout of this wilderness area within the Los Padres National Forest.