2015 Map of San Marcos Pass

About this map

San Marcos Pass and the surrounding Santa Ynez Mountains define this high-elevation landscape within the Los Padres National Forest. The 2015 survey details the steep drainage networks of Horse Canyon and Redrock Canyon as they descend toward the Santa Ynez River. The presence of Stagecoach Rd and San Marcos Pass Rd highlights the long-standing transportation corridor between the coast and the inland valley. Water sources are critical markers in this arid terrain, including Wellhouse Falls, Laurel Springs, and Loma Alta Spring. Along the river, localized features like Nineteen Oaks and Arroyo Burro provide reference points for land use and remote settlement patterns. Notable peaks such as Brush Peak and Old Man Mtn anchor the topography, reflecting the dramatic relief and geological character of this part of Santa Barbara County.