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1943 Map of Rancho Nuevo Creek, 1973 Print
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1943 Map of Rancho Nuevo Creek

USGS Topo · Published 1973

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The Cuyama River winds through the northern reaches of the Los Padres National Forest in this 1943 survey, marking the arid transition between high ridges and river valley. This interior wilderness, spanning the Santa Barbara and Ventura County line, is defined by an intricate network of drainage systems such as Rancho Nuevo Creek and Tinta Creek. A single educational outpost, the Apache Sch, sits near the mouth of Apache Canyon, suggesting the sparse, dispersed settlement pattern of the canyon lands during the early 1940s. The terrain is punctuated by distinctive topographic landmarks like Morro Hill and the prominent Lizard Head ridge, while small-scale water infrastructure is represented by a lone Windmill positioned in the southern backcountry. These features reflect a landscape used for rangeland and seasonal transit before modern development altered the regional road networks.

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Map Details

Date Portrayed1943
Date Published1973
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:24,000
Physical Dimensions22 x 27 inches

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SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain