2018 Map of Los Olivos

About this map

Los Olivos and Ballard anchor the southwestern corner of this survey, where the Santa Ynez Valley meets the rising terrain of the Purisima Hills. The landscape is defined by a dense network of canyons and creeks, including Sycamore Canyon, Birabent Canyon, and Alamo Pintado Cr, which drain the southern reaches of the Los Padres National Forest. The transition from valley floor to steep ridges is marked by winding thoroughfares like Figueroa Mountain Rd and Foxen Canyon Rd, tracing routes through an area historically significant for its viticulture and ranching. Locally notable landmarks such as the San Lorenzo Seminary and Oak Hill Memorial Cem provide touchpoints for genealogists and local historians studying the Santa Barbara County interior.