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1995 Map of Miranda Pine Mountain

Name: 1995 Topographic Map of Miranda Pine Mountain
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2000
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2000

About this map

The Sierra Madre Mountains dominate this high-elevation landscape in the Los Padres National Forest, where the terrain transitions sharply from the Cuyama Valley into the protected San Rafael Wilderness. Local life in the mid-1990s is centered around established outposts like Gifford Ranch and Rock Front Ranch, while the interior remains accessible primarily via the Sierra Madre Road and historical landmarks like the Davis Cabin.

Water sources are vital to this arid backcountry, marked by numerous named points such as Miranda Pine Spring, Brookshire Spring, and Johnson Surprise Spring. The map documents a complex network of canyons, including Miranda Canyon and Flores Canyon, which drain toward the Cuyama River. The presence of the Maria Antonia De La Guerra Et Al (Taillade) grant boundary reflects the enduring legacy of Spanish and Mexican land grants in the region.