1943 Map of Cuyama Peak, 1969 Print
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1943 Map of Cuyama Peak

USGS Topo · Published 1969

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Cuyama Valley agriculture and ranching define the landscape during this mid-century survey, where the Cuyama River cuts through the arid terrain of the Los Padres National Forest. The settlement of Ventucopa serves as a small hub along the main route, surrounded by a network of established family-named homesteads such as Monreal Ranch, Stutz Ranch, and Wycoff Ranch. The transition from the valley floor to the high country is marked by the prominence of Cuyama Peak, which features a Lookout Tower for fire observation. The mapping highlights the complex drainage systems of Quatal Canyon and Apache Canyon, revealing the remote infrastructure of the Cuyama Ranger Sta and the Kloppenburg site. This documentation captures the isolated rural character of the area before modern expansion altered the footprint of these historic ranching operations.


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Map Details

Date Portrayed1943
Date Published1969
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:24000
Physical Dimensions22 x 26.9 inches

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