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1995 Map of Hurricane Deck

Name: 1995 Topographic Map of Hurricane Deck
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2000
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2000

About this map

Hurricane Deck forms a prominent sandstone ridge across the center of this Santa Barbara back-country map, dividing the remote watersheds of the Sisquoc River and Manzana Creek. This 1995 revision reveals a landscape primarily defined by its protected status within the Los Padres National Forest and the San Rafael Wilderness. The map documents a network of primitive infrastructure, from the high Sierra Madre Ridge Road to scattered seasonal camps like Cliff Campsite and White Ledge Campsite.

Remote springs and cattle pots, such as Montgomery Potrero and Sulphur Spring, indicate the historical reliance on reliable water sources in this arid terrain. Topographic landmarks like Painted Rock and several named canyons, including Abel Canyon and Mine Canyon, offer specific points of interest for those studying the geography of the San Rafael Wild and Scenic River corridor. The layout of the Manzana Trail and Sweetwater Trail illustrates how travelers move through this complex system of ridges and seasonal watercourses.