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2012 Map of Manzanita Mountain

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

USGS Topo · Published 2012

About this map

Manzanita Mountain anchors a landscape defined by the drainage systems of the N Fork La Brea Cr and S Fork La Brea Cr in Santa Barbara County. This high-country region is marked by a network of seasonal camps and springs, including Horseshoe Spring and several remote outposts like Wagon Flat Campground and Jesse Campground. The terrain is deeply incised by numerous named canyons such as Salsipuedes Canyon, Cuchudas Canyon, and Ramrod Canyon, indicating a complex topography where water sources and natural shelter dictate human activity.

Access to these areas is maintained via a system of forest routes and mountain roads, including Forest Rte 11N04 and La Brea Canyon Rd. The concentration of sites like Chuchudas Campground and Roque Campground along the creek forks suggests these waterways remain the primary focal points for navigation and recreation in the Los Padres National Forest. This 2012 survey provides a precise account of the canyon names and trailheads that facilitate exploration of this backcountry.