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1943 Map of Rancho Nuevo Creek, 1967 Print
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1943 Map of Rancho Nuevo Creek

USGS Topo · Published 1967

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Los Padres National Forest dominates this 1940s landscape, where the high backcountry of the Santa Barbara and Ventura County line meets the rugged drainages of the Cuyama River. The topography is defined by significant landmarks such as Lizard Head and Morro Hill, with the deep incisions of Rancho Nuevo Creek and Bear Canyon carving through the terrain. Human presence is sparse and focused on utility and education, evidenced by the Apache Sch and a remote Ranger Sta. The inclusion of a Windmill and the high meadow at Potrero Seco suggests the seasonal livestock and forestry activities that historically sustained this remote corner of the California mountains. Water sources like Tinta Creek and Lacosea Creek are critical features in this arid, high-elevation environment before modern development reached the interior canyons.

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Map Details

Date Portrayed1943
Date Published1967
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:24,000
Physical Dimensions22.1 x 26.9 inches

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SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain