2015 Map of Hurricane Deck

About this map

The Hurricane Deck plateau dominates this section of the Los Padres National Forest, marking a sharp divide between the Sierra Madre Mountains to the north and the San Rafael Mountains to the south. This 2015 survey reveals an intricate network of seasonal drainage and perennial water sources, including Montgomery Spring and Ernest Blanco Spring. The Sisquoc River carves through the central portion of the map, joined by the South Fork Sisquoc River near White Ledge Canyon. Human infrastructure is sparse, defined primarily by the ridge-running Sierra Madre Rd and high-elevation clearings like Montgomery Potrero. This map provides a detailed view of the complex hydrology of the Santa Barbara backcountry, from the depths of Foresters Leap Canyon to the heights of the surrounding ranges.