1995 Map of Santa Barbara

About this map

The Santa Barbara Mission and the Pueblo Lands of Santa Barbara Grant define the urban and historical core of this coastal landscape. The terrain rises sharply from the Pacific Ocean and Santa Barbara Harbor toward the peaks of the Los Padres National Forest, including Cathedral Peak and La Cumbre Peak. This geography dictated the city's development, with residential areas like La Mesa and Montecito following the contours of the foothills and canyons.