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2015 Map of Madulce Peak

Name: 2015 Topographic Map of Madulce Peak
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2015
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2015

About this map

Madulce Peak serves as a central landmark in this high-elevation region of the Los Padres National Forest during the mid-2010s. The landscape is defined by a dense network of drainages and ridgelines, where seasonal waterways like Mono Cr, Rancho Nuevo Cr, and Tinta Cr have carved deep into the terrain. Names like Puerta Suela and Loma Pelona reflect the area's cultural geography, while features such as Choke Cherry Spring indicate the critical role of water sources in this environment.

Deep canyons including Santa Barbara Canyon and Alamar Canyon dominate the topography, illustrating the complex watershed system feeding into the larger coastal basins. The map captures a moment of modern forest management and conservation, where the land is primarily characterized by its natural features rather than permanent human settlement. Geographic points like Alamar Hill and Don Victor Canyon provide specific reference points for researchers studying the interior wilderness of Santa Barbara County.