2015 Map of Rancho Nuevo Creek

About this map

Los Padres National Forest contains this high-elevation landscape where the Santa Barbara and Ventura county lines meet. The terrain is defined by steep drainages like Apache Canyon and Brubaker Canyon in the north, giving way to the prominent ridge of Pine Mtn in the southeast. Water sources are vital markers in this arid environment, including La Jolla Springs and Oak Springs, which feed into the Sespe Creek watershed. The map records a network of forest service routes, such as Potrero Seco Rd and Forest Rte 7N04A, providing access to isolated landmarks like the Lizard Head formation and the high flats of Potrero Seco. This 2015 survey reflects the modern management of these public lands, documenting the perennial and intermittent flows of Tinta Creek and Rancho Nuevo Creek.