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1941 Map of San Rafael Mtn

Name: 1941 Topographic Map of San Rafael Mtn
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1962
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1962

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Los Padres National Forest dominates this 1941 landscape, a region defined by working cattle ranches and high peaks north of Santa Barbara. The topography reflects a series of family-owned holdings along the drainages, including Tunnel Ranch, Marre Ranch, and Gonzales Ranch. Along the Santa Ynez River, the presence of Rancho San Fernando Rey and San Marcos Ranch suggests the enduring influence of early California land grants on the region's development during this era.

Industrial activity is noted at the Redrock Quicksilver Mine near the upper reaches of Cachuma Creek. To the south, the terrain climbs toward the Santa Ynez Peak and Broadcast Peak, while the San Marcos Pass Road provides the primary transit corridor over San Marcos Pass. Notable landmarks like Painted Cave and the Ranger Station mark specific points of interest within the vast mountainous interior.