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2021 Map of Santa Paula Peak

Name: 2021 Topographic Map of Santa Paula Peak
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2021
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2021

About this map

Santa Paula sits at the southern edge of this survey, where the valley floor begins its steep ascent into the high ridges of the Los Padres National Forest. The landscape is defined by massive natural barriers like the Santa Paula Ridge and Topatopa Bluff, which overlook a network of deep drainage basins including Santa Paula Canyon and Adams Canyon. This topography created a natural corridor for early development, seen here in the placement of Thomas Aquinas College and the various springs and camps along the creek beds.

Inland from the main settlement, the map traces the rugged utility of the land through labels like Sulphur Springs and Camp Bartlett. Moving north toward Santa Paula Peak, the terrain becomes increasingly complex with features like The Punch Bowl tucked into the canyons. The road and trail network, including Ojai Rd and the Last Chance Trl, highlights how human passage has long been dictated by the narrow gaps between these towering coastal ranges.