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1981 Map of Cuyama

Name: 1981 Topographic Map of Cuyama
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1981
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1981

About this map

The Cuyama Valley forms a high-desert corridor between the massive ranges of the Los Padres National Forest in this 1981 survey. Settlements like New Cuyama and Ventucopa follow the drainage of the Cuyama River, while further south the San Rafael Mountains and the San Emigdio Mountains dominate the landscape. This era of mapping emphasizes conservation and specific land use, shown through the boundaries of the Sisquoc Condor Sanctuary and the Sespe Condor Sanctuary.

The complex geological history of the region is evident in the San Andreas Rift Zone, which cuts diagonally across the northeastern quadrant. Notable landmarks like Thorn Lookout and the Gibraltar Mine provide specific points of interest for researchers tracking old forest service infrastructure or mining claims. To the southwest, the Cachuma County Recreation Area surrounds Lake Cachuma, serving as a primary water and leisure hub at the foot of the Santa Ynez Mountains.