2018 Map of Miranda Pine Mountain

About this map

Los Padres National Forest anchors this high-elevation landscape in the Sierra Madre Mountains, where the border between San Luis Obispo and Santa Barbara counties meets. The Cuyama River winds across the northern half of the sheet, shadowed by steep canyon walls and a network of seasonal drainages like Aliso Cr and Sycamore Cr. This remote area is defined by its dramatic relief, featuring prominent summits such as Miranda Pine Mtn, Porter Peak, and Timber Peak. Geologists and backcountry researchers will find interest in the distinct Gypsum Canyon and the presence of scattered water sources including Miranda Pine Spring and Plowshare Spring. A sparse network of primitive roads, notably Old Sierra Madre Rd and Pine Canyon Rd, provides the only access through these high peaks and deep canyons like Flores Canyon.