1995 Map of Carpinteria

About this map

The Santa Ynez Mountains dominate the northern half of this coastal landscape, where the Los Padres National Forest meets the Pacific shore. Historically significant land grants like Los Prietos y Najalayegua Grant and El Rincon Grant are clearly delineated, showing the legacy of early California land tenure. Along the coast, the Southern Pacific railroad parallels the shoreline, connecting established communities such as Montecito, Summerland, and Carpinteria. The map captures a mix of coastal agriculture and mid-century development, featuring landmarks like Fleischmann Field and the Carpinteria Cemetery. Inland, the terrain is defined by rugged canyons such as Toro Canyon Creek and water infrastructure including the Juncal Dam and Jameson Lake, which serves the agricultural and residential needs of the Santa Barbara Channel coastal strip.