2015 Map of Matilija

About this map

Ojai and the surrounding Ojai Valley dominate this survey of the Ventura County highlands, illustrating a landscape defined by sharp elevation changes and managed wilderness. The valley floor is tightly clustered with residential developments like Meiners Oaks, Mira Monte, and Arbolada, while the northern portion of the map is dominated by the Los Padres National Forest and the peaks of the Santa Ynez Mountains. The hydrological network is clearly defined by the Ventura River and its various forks, feeding into the large expanse of Lake Casitas to the southwest, which features the prominent Main Island. Historically significant sites, including Vickers Hot Springs and Matilija Springs, point to the area's legacy of thermal waters. Local history and genealogy are anchored by the Nordhoff Cemetery and Ojai Cemetery, while the presence of Krotona Hill reflects the unique cultural and educational institutions that have historically shaped this region's character.