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2018 Map of San Marcos Pass

Name: 2018 Topographic Map of San Marcos Pass
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2018
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2018

About this map

The Santa Ynez Mountains define the physical and cultural geography of this portion of Santa Barbara County. This high-altitude landscape is dominated by the Los Padres National Forest, where steep canyons like Cold Spring Canyon and Redrock Canyon descend toward the Santa Ynez River. The presence of the historic San Marcos Pass serves as a primary transit corridor, with San Marcos Pass Rd following the natural contours of the range.

Genealogists and local historians can trace the network of mountain roads such as Stagecoach Rd and Rosario Park Rd, which connect remote points and residential pockets. Notable peaks such as Old Man Mtn and Alexander Peak provide significant landmarks. The map also identifies local resources such as Loma Alta Spring and Willow Spring, alongside the small settlement at Nineteen Oaks, illustrating the sparse but deliberate human footprint in this protected forest area.