1964 Map of Salisbury Potrero

About this map

The Sierra Madre Mountains define this high-elevation landscape in the Los Padres National Forest, where a network of grazing flats or "potreros" are linked by the Sierra Madre Road and early pack trails. Salisbury Potrero and Santa Barbara Potrero represent key landmarks for local ranching and forest management history, supported by numerous named water sources such as Cherry Orchard Spring and Aguadulce Spring. In the southwest corner, the Sisquoc River flows near the Sisquoc Condor Sanctuary, a vital conservation zone established for the protection of the California condor. The prevalence of drill holes throughout Salisbury Canyon and across Bull Ridge indicates a period of active resource exploration in the mid-1960s, while family-named features like James Spring and Logan Potrero provide touchpoints for regional genealogy and history.