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1964 Map of Gibraltar Dam

Name: 1964 Topographic Map of Gibraltar Dam
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1982
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1982

About this map

Gibraltar Dam and the Gibraltar Reservoir form the central hydrological focus of this mid-century survey, positioned along the Santa Ynez River within the Los Padres National Forest. The map documents a rugged watershed characterized by the San Rafael Mountains and several vital outposts of forest management, including the Pendola Guard Station, Alamar Guard Sta, and Madulce Guard Sta. Notable land use is evident at the Gibraltar Mine and various high-altitude peaks such as Big Pine Mountain and Hildreth Peak.

A network of historical trails, including the Camino Cielo and numerous pack trails, connects remote geography like the Sisquoc Condor Sanctuary to established backcountry sites. The presence of Little Caliente Spring and Agua Caliente Spring indicates the geothermal activity of the region, while named flats and basins like Jackrabbit Flat and Mission Pine Basin offer insight into the topographical variety of the Santa Barbara backcountry during this era.