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2018 Map of Lake Cachuma

Name: 2018 Topographic Map of Lake Cachuma
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2018
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2018

About this map

Cachuma Village sits at the western edge of Lake Cachuma, a central reservoir along the Santa Ynez River that dominates the northern half of this landscape. To the south, the terrain rises sharply into the Santa Ynez Mountains, where prominent summits like Santa Ynez Peak and Broadcast Peak overlook the coastal drainage systems. This high country is largely contained within the Los Padres National Forest, characterized by deep canyons such as Tequepis Canyon and Dos Pueblos Canyon.

Infrastructure in this area is defined by the management of water and access through steep terrain. The Tecolote Tunnel represents a significant engineering feature, cutting through the mountain range to connect the reservoir's resources to the coastal communities. Along the lake, features like Arrowhead Island and Cachuma Point highlight the complex shoreline, while old roads like Alisos Rd and W Cam Cielo follow the natural ridges and valleys of the Santa Barbara backcountry.