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1941 Map of McPherson Peak, 1965 Print
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1941 Map of McPherson Peak

USGS Topo · Published 1965

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The Sierra Madre Mountains and the San Rafael Mountains dominate this 1941 survey of the California backcountry, where isolated ranching outposts like Hinsdale Ranch and Grey Ranch dot the landscape. In the northern corridor along the Cuyama River, the small settlement of Foothill and the Wasioja Sch serve as the primary markers of community. The map reveals a rugged terrain of deep canyons, such as Cottonwood Canyon and Bates Canyon, where early forest management and fire observation are evidenced by the McPherson Peak Lookout Tower and the White Oaks Guard Station. Further south, the high plateau of Hurricane Deck overlooks the Sisquoc River, and the San Rafael Primitive Area preserves a portion of the forest that remains largely untouched by development, save for remote locations like Montgomery Potrero and a single unnamed Mine.

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Map Details

Date Portrayed1941
Date Published1965
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:62,500
Physical Dimensions16.6 x 20.8 inches

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Source Details

SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain