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2012 Map of New Cuyama

Name: 2012 Topographic Map of New Cuyama
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2012
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2012

About this map

New Cuyama serves as the central hub of this arid valley floor, where the industrial footprint of the South Cuyama Oil Field meets the natural drainage systems of the high desert. The town's grid, featuring Washington St and Newsome St, is oriented alongside the New Cuyama Airport, reflecting its mid-century origin as a company town. The surrounding landscape is defined by the braided channels of the Cuyama River and New River, which cut through a complex network of canyons including Bee Rock Canyon and Padrones Canyon.

South of the main settlement, the terrain rises into the foothills, housing the Branch Canyon Campground and the deep recesses of Newsome Canyon. Notable landmarks such as Turkey Trap Ridge and the Cuyama Ranch mark the transition from the flat wash lands to the more rugged interior. Local hydrology is further marked by several water sources like Sulphur Spring and Priest Spring, vital points in this characteristically dry environment.