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2018 Map of Los Machos Hills

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

USGS Topo · Published 2018

About this map

The Salinas River headwaters and the eastern slopes of the La Panza Range dominate this corner of the California interior. This high-country landscape within the Los Padres National Forest is defined by its seasonal hydrology and rugged ranching access, featuring numerous named water sources such as Madlesna Spring, Potrero Spring, and Cable Corral Spring. The terrain transitions from the heights of Garcia Mtn and Pine Ridge down into deep incisions like Aliso Canyon and Wilcox Canyon.

A network of private ranch roads and forest routes, including Avenales Ranch Rd and Los Pelados Rd, connects these isolated ridges and springs. Significant elevation markers like the Los Machos Hills and Logan Ridge overlook a complex drainage system where Alamo Cr and Arroyo Seco carve through the mountains. This 2018 record shows the enduring character of a landscape shaped more by its geology and scarce water than by intensive development.