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2018 Map of Piru

Name: 2018 Topographic Map of Piru
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2018
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2018

About this map

Piru serves as the focal point of this Southern California landscape where the Santa Clara River meets the drainages of the surrounding mountains. The settlement is flanked by agricultural and ranching operations, indicated by the presence of the S and J Ranch Rd and Lawton Ranch RD. Historical continuity is evident in the transition from Old Telegraph Rd to the modern E Telegraph Rd corridor, which connects the small communities of Buckhorn and Camulos.

The topography is defined by significant protected lands, including the Hopper Mountain National Wildlife Refuge and portions of both the Los Padres and Angeles National Forests. Deep canyons like Hopper Canyon and Piru Canyon carve through the terrain toward Lake Piru, while smaller landmarks such as the Piru Cem provide specific points of interest for genealogists and local historians tracing the heritage of eastern Ventura County.