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1964 Map of Salisbury Potrero

Name: 1964 Topographic Map of Salisbury Potrero
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1976
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1976

About this map

Salisbury Potrero and the high-elevation grasslands of the Sierra Madre Mountains define this mid-1960s topographic study. The landscape is characterized by a series of isolated potreros, or natural mountain meadows, including Montgomery Potrero and Santa Barbara Potrero, which provided critical water and grazing in an otherwise arid environment. These features are linked by a network of rudimentary roads and (Pack) Trails, highlighting the historical reliance on springs such as Aguadulce Spring, James Spring, and Rattlesnake Spring for survival in the backcountry.

Conservation efforts are evident in the south, where the Sisquoc Condor Sanctuary protects the steep terrain near the Sisquoc River. The map also documents recreational outposts like Skunk Campground and distinctive geological landmarks like Bull Ridge and Foresters Leap, offering a detailed view of the Santa Barbara backcountry before modern developments altered these traditional pack routes and seasonal grazing lands.