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2015 Map of Cuyama

Name: 2015 Topographic Map of Cuyama
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2015
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2015

About this map

Cuyama serves as the focal point of this 2015 survey, situated at the intersection of the Cuyama River and the high desert landscape along the border of San Luis Obispo and Santa Barbara counties. The settlement is defined by its agricultural grid, with Washington St and Kirschenmann Rd providing access to the fertile Cuyama Valley floor. This era shows a landscape managed for both aviation and irrigation, anchored by the Vosburgh Airfield and a network of arterial roads like Foothill Rd and Schaeffer Rd.

To the north, the terrain rises sharply into the Caliente Range, where ephemeral watercourses such as Willow Spring and the New River cut through the arid hills. The map captures the distinct transition from the steep drainages of Quail Canyon and Tennison Canyon into the wide, sandy expanse of The Wash. This geographic interface illustrates the region's reliance on the seasonal drainage patterns that define the valley's hydrology and land use.