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1967 Map of Chimney Canyon

Name: 1967 Topographic Map of Chimney Canyon
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1968
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1968

About this map

The Cuyama River snakes through the high desert canyons of the Los Padres National Forest on this 1967 survey. This rugged landscape at the intersection of San Luis Obispo and Santa Barbara counties is defined by remote outposts such as Glines Ranch, Pernasse Ranch, and Rice Ranch. These isolated settlements are connected by a network of unimproved tracks and Jeep Trails that traverse steep terrain between Shell Peak and Stanley Mtn.

The presence of a Gaging Station and Pine Canyon Station near the river underscores the importance of water monitoring in this arid environment. Significant natural features like Charlie Valley, Logan Ridge, and Chimney Canyon provide landmarks for researchers tracing the historical geography of the Central Coast interior. The map also records small-scale industry at a Quarry and Gravel Pit along the riverbanks, offering evidence of local resource extraction in the late 1960s.