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1941 Map of San Rafael Mtn.

Name: 1941 Topographic Map of San Rafael Mtn.
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1955
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1955

About this map

Los Padres National Forest dominates this 1941 landscape, where the San Rafael Mountains and Santa Ynez Mountains define a territory of high ridges and deep canyons. The Santa Ynez River carves through the southern half of the sheet, serving as a primary corridor for early ranching and travel. Significant landholdings and historical sites are scattered along the river valley and mountain flanks, including Rancho San Fernando Rey, San Marcos Ranch, and the Storke Ranch.

Further north, the remote Redrock Quicksilver Mine near Cachuma Mtn suggests the area's mineral prospects during the early 20th century. Transportation is anchored by the San Marcos Pass Road, which leads past landmarks like the Cold Spring Tavern and Laurel Springs Lodge. From the Painted Cave to the remote Tunnel Ranch, the map documents a transition from established cattle ranches to protected forest lands.