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1977 Map of Carpinteria

Name: 1977 Topographic Map of Carpinteria
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1977
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1977

About this map

The Santa Ynez Mountains dominate this 1977 revision, where the coastal shelf meets the steep ridges of the Los Padres National Forest. The map documents the intensive development along the Pacific shoreline, from the residential enclaves of Montecito and Summerland to the agricultural and civic center of Carpinteria. Along the coast, the Southern Pacific railroad corridor runs parallel to the beach, passing through Serena Park and Sandyland toward the Carpinteria State Beach.

Transitioning from the seaside to the backcountry, the terrain climbs sharply toward Romero Saddle and the Blue Canyon Trail. The interior reveals a complex water management system essential for this landscape, including the Juncal Reservoir and Jameson Lake tucked into the mountain folds. Local land use is further detailed by the presence of the Carpinteria Cemetery, various oil wells, and schools such as Aliso Sch and Crane Country Day Sch.