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1995 Map of Foxen Canyon

Name: 1995 Topographic Map of Foxen Canyon
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2000
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2000

About this map

Large Mexican land grants define the northern Santa Barbara County landscape in this mid-1990s revision of a mid-century topographic study. The area is dominated by the Tinaquaic Grant, Sisquoc Grant, and La Laguna (Gutierrez) Grant, reflecting the region’s deep ranching history. Along Foxen Canyon Road, family and local history is anchored by the Foxen Adobe (Site), the Fremont Foxen Monument, and the Foxen Canyon Cem. These markers signify the 19th-century settlement era when William Benjamin Foxen established his holdings here.

The terrain transitions from the broad Santa Maria Valley and the Sisquoc River flats into the high ridges of the San Rafael Mountains. Deeply etched drainage patterns are visible in canyons such as Whoop Canyon and Asphaltum Creek, while industrial activity is noted by numerous oil wells and drill holes. The northeastern corner reaches into the Los Padres National Forest, where landmarks like Bone Mountain overlook the complex network of ranch roads and gaging stations that monitor the local watershed.