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1967 Map of Los Machos Hills

Name: 1967 Topographic Map of Los Machos Hills
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1990
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1990

About this map

La Panza Range and the Los Machos Hills anchor this high-elevation landscape within the Los Padres National Forest. The 1960s terrain is characterized by a network of seasonal watercourses and ridges, including the prominent Machesna Mountain and Garcia Mountain. Evidence of early 20th-century ranching and backcountry infrastructure appears through isolated outposts like Avenales Ranch and Joughin Ranch, which are connected to more developed areas by a series of Pack Trails and Jeep Trails.

Water management and resource monitoring are central to this territory, evidenced by the Avenales Observation post and the Water Tank located near the headwaters of Los Machos Creek. The map also details numerous natural water sources critical for high-country life, such as Machesna Spring, Peartree Spring, and Bluff Spring. Recreational sites like Pine Spring Campground and Agua Escondido Campground illustrate the mid-century use of this wilderness for public land management and outdoor access.