1964 Map of Hurricane Deck

About this map

The Sierra Madre Mountains and San Rafael Mountains define this high-elevation wilderness within the Los Padres National Forest. Central to the landscape is the striking Hurricane Deck formation, a prominent ridgeline flanked by the Sisquoc River and Manzana Creek. Cultural significance is evident at Painted Rock, while the presence of the South Fork Guard Station and scattered campsites like Happy Hunting Ground Campground and Abel Canyon Campground highlight the area's role in forest management and backcountry recreation. The map also captures an intricate network of water sources essential for this dry environment, including Montgomery No. 2 Spring and Sulphur Spring. Small clearings known as potreros, such as Montgomery Potrero, appear as distinctive open flats amidst the surrounding canyons of Abel Canyon and Sweetwater Canyon.