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2021 Map of Cuyama Peak

Name: 2021 Topographic Map of Cuyama Peak
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2021
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2021

About this map

Ventucopa serves as a primary settlement within the Cuyama Valley, situated along the eastern edge of the Los Padres National Forest. This interior region of Ventura County is defined by its complex network of seasonal watercourses and ridges, dominated by the Cuyama River and the high point of Cuyama Peak. The landscape is etched with numerous off-highway vehicle trails and forest routes, indicating a region utilized for both rugged transit and recreation.

Local landforms such as Deer Park Canyon, Ballinger Canyon, and Quatal Canyon showcase the drainage patterns leading into the valley floor. Transportation is limited to narrow corridors like Quatal Canyon Rd and Apache Cyn Rd, which navigate the steep elevations between the Ventura, Kern, and Santa Barbara county lines. The intricate trail systems, including the Ballinger Route #14 Ohv Trl and Apache Spur Ohv Trl, reveal how human activity has adapted to this arid, mountainous terrain.