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2018 Map of Hildreth Peak

Name: 2018 Topographic Map of Hildreth Peak
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2018
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2018

About this map

Hildreth Peak rises over the backcountry of the Los Padres National Forest, marking a landscape defined by deep drainages and thermal springs north of the Santa Ynez Mountains. The southern portion of the area follows the winding course of the Santa Ynez River, where seasonal water and accessible terrain supported the small settlements at P-Bar Flats and Horse Canyon.

This high-country topography is carved by numerous canyons, including Little Caliente Canyon and Diablo Canyon, which feed into the river system. Hydrothermal activity is a distinct feature of the terrain, evidenced by Little Caliente Spring and Agua Caliente Spring. Primitive access routes like Camuesa Rd and Agua Caliente Rd provide the only modern corridors through this steep environment, connecting the riparian valley floors to the high ridges at The Narrows.