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2012 Map of Pozo Summit

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

USGS Topo · Published 2012

About this map

The small settlement of Pozo serves as a gateway to the high backcountry of the La Panza Range in this 2012 survey of eastern San Luis Obispo County. The terrain is defined by dramatic elevation changes between Pozo Summit and La Panza Summit, with the landscape carved by the upper reaches of the Salinas River. These headwaters are fed by numerous seasonal drainages and permanent water sources like Big Spring and Lyda Spring, illustrating the critical role of water in this arid upland environment.

A network of remote roads, including Avenales Ranch Rd and Black Mountain Rd, provides access to dispersed recreational sites and landmarks. Genealogists and local historians can trace family-named features such as Soto Canyon, Sellars Portrero, and Douglas Canyon. The map also documents essential infrastructure in this fire-prone region, notably the Pozo Forest Service Facility and several remote camping sites like the Navajo Campground.