1964 Map of Hurricane Deck

About this map

Hurricane Deck stands as the central topographic feature of this Santa Barbara County landscape, situated within the Los Padres National Forest. The map documents a primitive backcountry network of trails and water sources, including the Rack Trail and Jackson Trail, which connect remote outposts like the South Fork Guard Station. The drainage systems of the Sisquoc River and Manzana River are fed by numerous small springs, such as Montgomery No 2 Spring and Black Willow Spring, which were vital for early forest management and livestock grazing at Montgomery Potrero. This 1960s-era data, updated with mid-1980s aerial revisions, shows a land primarily managed for wilderness protection, including the San Rafael Wilderness, where landmarks like Foresters Leap and Painted Rock Campground denote a history of forest service activity and conservation.