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1995 Map of Los Machos Hills

Name: 1995 Topographic Map of Los Machos Hills
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2000
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2000

About this map

La Panza Range and the Los Machos Hills anchor this high-elevation landscape within the Los Padres National Forest. The 1995 revision reveals a remote network of ranching outposts and rugged cattle-country infrastructure, including the Avenales Ranch and Joughin Ranch. The upper reaches of the Salinas River flow through the northwest corner, while the complex terrain is defined by landmarks like Machesna Mountain and Garcia Mountain.

Evidence of local resource use is scattered throughout the canyons, from a Prospect on the slopes of Stony Ridge to numerous water sources like Agua Escondido Spring and Bluff Spring. The map is particularly useful for tracking seasonal watercourses and remote access points, featuring an Avenales AWD Observation Pt and several fire roads and 4WD trails that navigate the steep breaks of Logan Ridge and Double Corral Canyon.