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2012 Map of Los Olivos

Name: 2012 Topographic Map of Los Olivos
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2012
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2012

About this map

Los Olivos and the neighboring settlement of Ballard anchor this Santa Barbara County landscape, where agriculture and viticulture define the valley floor. The map highlights the specialized land use of the region, featuring named estates like The Brander Vineyard, Houtz Vineyard, and J Carey Cellars. This concentration of wineries and ranches, including Rancho Los Olivos and White Gate Ranch, reflects the area's transition into a premier wine-growing district.

Drainage systems like Alamo Pintado Cr and Zanja de Cota Cr wind through the terrain, which rises into prominent natural features such as Birabent Canyon and Sycamore Canyon. Local heritage is marked by sites like the Oak Hill Memorial Cem and established rural properties like the Circle D Ranch and Rancho Dos Robles. The infrastructure is characterized by a grid of agricultural roads, including Roblar Ave and Baseline Ave, which provide access to the various canyons and valley homesteads.