2012 Map of Cuyama Peak

About this map

The Cuyama River valley anchors this 2012 survey, revealing a landscape defined by isolated ranching outposts and high-desert terrain. The small community of Ventucopa serves as a central point along the valley floor, surrounded by a network of family-named holdings including the Monreal Ranch, Stutz Ranch, and Ogan Ranch. This settlement pattern reflects the enduring importance of water and grazing land in this part of Santa Barbara County, where the dry riverbed is flanked by deep geological features like Quatal Canyon and Deer Park Canyon.