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1965 Map of Lopez Mountain

Name: 1965 Topographic Map of Lopez Mountain
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1986
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1986

About this map

Los Padres National Forest dominates this mid-1960s landscape, where the Santa Lucia Range creates a complex drainage system between the central coast and the interior valley. The Salinas River flows through the northeast, fed by mountain tributaries like Rinconada Creek and Trout Creek. Near the confluence of Pililas Creek, the Santa Margarita Lake reservoir stands as a critical water resource for the region.

Mountain peaks such as Lopez Mtn, Black Butte, and Gay Mtn define the interior topography, providing a backdrop for recreation and infrastructure. Early backcountry access is evidenced by the Upper Lopez Campground and the Sulphur Pots Campground, while technological development is marked by the Mt Lowe Radio Facility. The map also captures several family-named canyons and ridges, including Miller Flat Creek and Piney Ridge, alongside the southern extent of the San Luis Obispo Corp Bdy.