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2012 Map of Orcutt

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

USGS Topo · Published 2012

About this map

The Orcutt Oil Field and the surrounding ridgelines of the Solomon Hills define this corner of Santa Barbara County. Development in the community of Orcutt is concentrated in the north, while the landscape to the south transitions into a series of canyons and prominent peaks, including Mount Solomon and Newlove Hill. The Presence of Vandenberg Air Force Base along the southwestern boundary underscores the region's importance to national defense and aerospace during the early 21st century.

Transportation corridors like Graciosa Rd and Harris Grade Rd cut through the rugged topography, linking the San Antonio Valley to the more developed coastal plains. Geologic features such as the Purisma Hills and Casmalia Hills frame the southern horizons, illustrating the complex uplift and drainage patterns of the central coast. Smaller settlements like Bicknell remain tucked near the oil fields, preserving the footprint of the area's industrial petroleum history.