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1995 Map of Gaviota

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

USGS Topo · Published 2000

About this map

The Santa Ynez Mountains dominate the northern landscape of this coastal quadrangle, where the narrow passage of Gaviota Pass provides a vital corridor between the mountains and the sea. The 1990s infrastructure is clearly defined by the Gaviota Pass Tunnel and the route of 101, which skirts the coastline alongside the Southern Pacific railroad. Maritime history and industrial activity intersect at the shoreline, with the presence of an Oil Refinery, Oil Tanks, and the Seawall protecting the transportation corridor.

Local landmarks such as the Fremont-Foxen Historical Marker and Vista Del Mar Union School anchor the small community of Gaviota. The map also preserves the location of the Port Orford (Site) and identifies the sprawling boundaries of the Nuestra Senora De Refugio Grant and Los Padres National Forest, illustrating the complex layers of land ownership and conservation along the Santa Barbara Channel.