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1959 Map of Santa Rosa Hills

Name: 1959 Topographic Map of Santa Rosa Hills
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1967
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1967

About this map

The Santa Ynez River carves a broad valley through the northern landscape of this Santa Barbara County terrain, where the Santa Rosa (Cota) and Santa Rita (Malo) grants define historical land use. Central to the area are the Santa Rosa Hills, a series of ridges separating the river valley from the southern canyons. Transportation and settlement patterns are dictated by the winding path of El Jaro Creek and the Cabrillo Highway, which serves as a primary artery through the southern hills.

Local history is preserved in the location of the Rincanada Sch and the sprawling estates of Rancho San Julian and Rancho de los Llanitos. Numerous seasonal drainages such as Gaviotito Creek and Aliso Creek cut through the steep slopes of the Santa Ynez Mountains to the south. Small-scale industrial activity is evidenced by a Quarry and Gravel Pit near the river, while several springs and a Gaging Station indicate the vital importance of water management in this arid coastal range.