1967 Map of Miranda Pine Mtn

About this map

The Sierra Madre Mountains dominate this high-desert and mountainous landscape of the Los Padres National Forest, where the transition from the Cuyama Valley to steep, ridged terrain is sharply defined by the Cuyama River. Historically, this area represents a blend of public land management and old land grants, evidenced by the Grant Boundary of the Maria Antonia de la Guerra y Lataillade tract. Human presence in this remote terrain is marked by isolated outposts such as Gifford Ranch and Davis Cabins, as well as essential water sources like Miranda Pine Spring and Plowshare Spring. The network of the Sierra Madre Road and the Indians Trail provides the primary access through the steep canyons, including Kerry Canyon and Smith Canyon, linking high points like Miranda Pine Mountain and Porter Peak.