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1943 Map of Hildreth Peak

USGS Topo · Published 1963

About this map

Hildreth Peak towers over this section of the Los Padres National Forest, anchoring a landscape defined by deep canyons and critical water management in the Santa Barbara backcountry. The 1943 survey, prepared for the Corps of Engineers, highlights the complex drainage system where Agua Caliente Creek and Mono Creek feed toward the Santa Ynez River. The presence of the Big Caliente Debris Dam illustrates early 20th-century efforts to manage sediment and water flow in this steep terrain. Remote outposts like the Ogilvy Ranch and the Pendola Guard Sta provide evidence of early forest administration and isolated mountain life. Numerous survey benchmarks, such as BM 1895 and BM 1628, trace the narrow trails and riverbeds through features like The Narrows and Little Caliente Spring, offering precise data for researchers tracing the historical topography of the backcountry.

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Map Details

Date Portrayed1943
Date Published1963
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:24,000
Physical Dimensions22 x 26.9 inches

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Source Details

SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain