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2018 Map of Cuyama Peak

Name: 2018 Topographic Map of Cuyama Peak
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2018
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2018

About this map

Ventucopa sits at the junction of several drainage systems in this high-elevation landscape, where the dry bed of the Cuyama River winds through the valley floor. The settlement is positioned along a primary corridor through the Los Padres National Forest, serving as a central point for the remote canyons that branch out toward the San Emigdio Mountains.

Detailed topography reveals the intricate drainage patterns of the region, specifically where Quatal Canyon and Deer Park Canyon intersect the main river valley. This terrain is marked by significant elevation changes, culminating at Cuyama Peak in the southwest corner. The map traces several specialized forest routes, such as Forest Rte 9N09 and Quatal Canyon Rd, which follow the natural contours of the canyons and serve as the primary access for this sparsely populated portion of the Santa Barbara and Ventura county line.