1952 Map of Caliente Mountain

About this map

Soda Lake dominates the northern basin of this 1952 topographic study, marking the arid heart of the Carrizo Plain. To the south, the terrain rises sharply into the Caliente Range, culminating at the Caliente Mtn Lookout. This landscape is defined by its remote ranching outposts and ephemeral water sources, with scattered cattle operations like Spanish Ranch, Goodwin Ranch, and Chimineas Ranch connected by primitive roads and trails. The Cuyama River carves the southern boundary, following the line between San Luis Obispo and Santa Barbara counties.