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1943 Map of McPherson Peak
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1943 Map of McPherson Peak

USGS Topo · Published 1943

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The Sierra Madre Mountains dominate this 1943 War Department survey, revealing a landscape of steep canyons and high-elevation ridges within the Los Padres National Forest. Human presence is concentrated in the northern foothills near the Cuyama River, where the Wasioja Post Office and Wasioja Sch served a small community of ranchers. Significant landmarks like Hinsdale Ranch and the McPherson Peak Lookout underscore the area's history of wildfire observation and livestock management. To the south, the terrain descends toward the Sisquoc River, flanked by the San Rafael Mountains and the distinctively named Hurricane Deck. The map identifies numerous isolated springs and stations, such as the White Oaks Guard Station and Dripping Spring, which were vital waypoints for forest rangers and travelers navigating the complex network of canyons like Kelly Canyon and Cottonwood Canyon during the early wartime era.

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Map Details

Date Portrayed1943
Date Published1943
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:62,500
Physical Dimensions17.3 x 21.8 inches

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Source Details

SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain