1967 Map of Miranda Pine Mtn

About this map

The Cuyama River cuts through this portion of the Cuyama Valley in the late 1960s, marking the border between San Luis Obispo and Santa Barbara Counties. High above the riverbed, the Sierra Madre Mountains define the southern landscape, accessible by the Old Sierra Madre Road and the Indians Trail. This region within the Los Padres National Forest is characterized by remote outposts and seasonal camps, including Davis Cabin and Pine Flat. Notable peaks like Miranda Pine Mountain and Porter Peak stand as prominent landmarks for navigation. The presence of several established springs, such as Gifford Spring and Johnson Surprise Spring, indicates the critical importance of water sources for the cattle ranching operations at Gifford Ranch and for those utilizing the Brookshire Campground or the Miranda Pine Campground.