1964 Map of Little Pine Mountain

About this map

Gibraltar Reservoir dominates the drainage patterns of this mountain landscape, collecting water from the Santa Ynez River and its major tributaries like Mono Creek and Camuesa Creek. The map documents a rugged interior within the Los Padres National Forest, where steep canyons like Oso Canyon and Pie Canyon define the topography between the Santa Ynez Mountains and Little Pine Mtn. Infrastructure for water management and resource extraction is evident, including the Gibraltar Mine, a Gaging Station, and an Intake Tunnel near the reservoir spillway. Extensive trail networks, such as the Indian Creek Trail and various jeep trails, connect remote sites like the Happy Hollow Guard Sta and Hidden Potrero. This survey reflects the mid-century balance of wilderness preservation and regional water utility, evidenced by the borders of the San Rafael Wilderness and Dick Smith Wilderness.