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2012 Map of Rancho Nuevo Creek

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

USGS Topo · Published 2012

About this map

Cuyama River and its network of mountain tributaries define this landscape in the northern reaches of Ventura County. The drainage systems of Rancho Nuevo Cr and Tinta Cr carve through a terrain marked by distinctive landmarks like Lizard Head and Morro Hill. This 2012 survey illustrates the remote accessibility of the region, anchored by the Potrero Seco Rd and Murietta Canyon Rd, which provide access to high-elevation flats like Potrero Seco.

The distribution of backcountry sites, such as the Upper Rancho Nuevo Campground and the appropriately named Mine Campground, indicates a long history of recreational and resource-based use. Hydrological points of interest like La Jolla Spring and Oak Springs highlight the critical water sources in this arid environment, while various canyons including Apache Canyon and Dry Canyon shape the rugged topography.