2012 Map of Foxen Canyon

About this map

Rancho Tinaquaic and the surrounding rangelands of the Santa Maria Valley are defined by a network of seasonal watercourses and deep canyons in this 2012 study of the California central coast. The landscape is characterized by its historical ranching estates, including Sisquoc Ranch and Rancho San Juan, which occupy the transition from the valley floor into the steep San Rafael Mountains. The Sisquoc River flows through the northern reaches, while the southwest is marked by industrial activity at the Gato Ridge Oil Field. Traces of the area's pioneer heritage are evident at the Foxen Canyon Cem and the Foxen Adobe, located along the winding path of Asphaltum Cr. This modern survey documents the intersection of long-standing agricultural land grants with the enduring natural topography of Tepusquet Canyon and Whoop Canyon.