2015 Map of Caliente Mountain

About this map

Caliente Mtn anchors this section of the Central Coast interior, where the high ridges of the Caliente Range drop sharply toward the south. The landscape is defined by the course of the Cuyama River, which traces the southwestern border of the quadrangle alongside Highway 166. This corridor represents a vital drainage point for the surrounding highlands, including Morales Canyon and Schoolhouse Canyon. To the northeast, the terrain levels out into the southern reaches of the Carrizo Plain. Scattered water sources like Black Sulphur Spring and Goat Spring provide critical landmarks in an otherwise arid environment. The map also delineates the high-altitude boundary between San Luis Obispo and Santa Barbara counties as it traverses the prominent peak of the range, offering a clear view of the complex topography near Whiterock Bluff.