2012 Map of Chimineas Ranch

About this map

Soda Lake dominates the northeastern corner of this landscape, its expansive bed set against a network of high-desert ranching outposts. This 2012 survey illustrates the remote character of eastern San Luis Obispo County, where human presence is defined by dispersed operations such as Chimineas Ranch, American Ranch, and Goodwin Ranch. The drainage of Barrett Cr winds through the central terrain, passing through Deadman Flat and near the seasonal resource at Big Spring. This arid region is navigated by a series of primitive and named thoroughfares, including Chimineas Ranch Rd and Taylor Well Rd, which connect the isolated camps and ranch sites across the basin. The map serves as a detailed record of the contemporary ranching economy and the enduring geography of this sparse inland valley.