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2012 Map of Lion Canyon

Name: 2012 Topographic Map of Lion Canyon
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2012
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2012

About this map

Rose Valley and its surrounding canyonlands appear here in high detail, centered on a landscape defined by the drainage of Sespe Cr and its numerous tributaries. The map documents a blend of backcountry infrastructure and private holdings, including Circle B Ranch, Gore Ranch, and the Rancho Grande complex along Rose Valley Rd. These sites are framed by significant topographical markers like Chief Peak to the south and Nordhoff Ridge to the west.

Inland water features such as Lower Rose Lake and Upper Rose Lake provide a rare look at permanent water sources in this environment, situated near the dramatic Rose Valley Falls. The density of named camps, such as Lion Campground and Middle Lion Campground, alongside the remote Thacher Cabin, illustrates the recreational and seasonal footprint within the Los Padres National Forest land at the time of this 2012 survey.