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1964 Map of Fox Mountain

Name: 1964 Topographic Map of Fox Mountain
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1977
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1977

About this map

Santa Barbara Canyon Ranch sits at a critical junction in this interior landscape where the Cuyama Valley meets the high elevations of the Sierra Madre Mts. Published in 1977 from 1960s field data, the map reveals a terrain defined by complex drainages and essential water sources, including Olive Spring, Goode Spring, and Tennison Spring. These named springs and various water tanks underscore the importance of water management in this part of the Los Padres National Forest.

Logistics across this territory relied on a network of narrow passages like Santa Barbara Canyon and Rainbow Canyon, connected by the Big Pine Road and more ephemeral routes like Jeep Trail. Evidence of mid-century exploration and resource assessment is visible through several marked Drill Hole locations and a solitary Prospect north of Dry Canyon. The map also captures recreation and local landmarks at Willow Campground and Cox Flat, providing a detailed look at this backcountry area before modern developments.