1995 Map of Madulce Peak

About this map

The wilderness of the Los Padres National Forest dominates this mid-1990s survey, illustrating a landscape defined by the convergence of the San Rafael Wilderness and the Dick Smith Wilderness. At its heart is Madulce Peak, a focal point for a network of backcountry trails and camps that suggest a remote, non-motorized utility for the region. The map tracks the drainages of Mono Canyon and Santa Barbara Canyon, which dictate the placement of high-elevation sites like Madulce Campsite and Bill Faris Campsite. Small clearings and seasonal water sources like Madulce Spring and the Don Victor Valley appear as the primary landmarks in an otherwise unbroken system of ridges and canyons. The presence of the Suelo and Dutch Oven Campsite along the Alamar Trail provides evidence of the specific hiking and pack routes established by the Forest Service during this era.