1943 Map of Lockwood Valley

About this map

Lockwood Valley and the high elevations of the Los Padres National Forest dominate this wartime survey of northern Ventura County. Based on aerial photography from 1942, the map documents a landscape defined by seasonal drainages and remote outposts. Settlement is sparse, limited to family-named landholdings like the Lazy J Ranch, Snedden Ranch, and the Bainton-Trumbo Ranch, illustrating the cattle ranching and homesteading history of this corner of the Cuyama area. Water management is evident through the intricate branching of the North Fork Lockwood Creek and its counterparts. Significant high-country landmarks include the Thorn Meadows Guard Sta and the Kinkaid Cabin, while the terrain rises sharply toward the southern boundary at San Rafael Peak. These details provide a clear view of the road network and land use patterns prior to mid-century development.