2021 Map of Hildreth Peak

About this map

Hildreth Peak rises as the central landmark of this backcountry landscape within the Los Padres National Forest, where the terrain is defined by the steep canyons of the Santa Ynez Mountains. The southern portion of the map is shaped by the Santa Ynez River and the small clearing at P-Bar Flats, a rare level area in an otherwise dramatic vertical environment. This modern survey illustrates a network of essential trails and service roads, including the Mono-Alamar Trl and Camuesa Rd, which provide access to interior springs like Little Caliente Spring and Agua Caliente Spring. These natural water sources, along with drainage systems such as Agua Caliente Canyon and Mono Cr, have historically dictated human movement through this protected wilderness, creating a map that documents the enduring geography of the California coast range.