1935 Map of Santa Felicia Canyon

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Temascal and the high ridges of the Angeles Nat For dominate this narrow section along the boundary of Ventura and Los Angeles Counties. Surveyed in the early 1930s, the landscape is defined by the deep drainage of Santa Felicia Canyon and a series of smaller canyons such as Devil Canyon and Holser Canyon. The distribution of ranching outposts like Lechler Ranch and Black Ranch reflects the agricultural character of these remote folds in the Transverse Ranges before mid-century development. Of particular interest to local historians is the Doheny Cattle Camp No 2, situated near Oak Canyon, which points to the area's legacy of large-scale cattle operations. The presence of a Reservoir and several named Springs highlights the critical importance of water management in this arid terrain, feeding into the larger San Martinez Grande Canyon system.