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1995 Map of Santiago Creek

Name: 1995 Topographic Map of Santiago Creek
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2000
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2000

About this map

The San Andreas Rift Zone carves a clear geological path across this portion of the San Emigdio Mountains, marking a landscape defined by significant tectonic activity. This mid-1990s survey by the U.S. Geological Survey and Forest Service highlights a rugged intersection of public conservation and private land history, featuring the sprawling Bitter Creek National Wildlife Refuge and the northern reaches of the Los Padres National Forest.

A complex drainage system including Santiago Creek, Bitter Creek, and the dual branches of East Twin Creek and West Twin Creek illustrates the intricate watershed of the Transverse Ranges. The map also delineates the historic San Emigdio Grant boundary, providing a window into California's ranching heritage. Local resource extraction is noted by a solitary oil well, while the Kern Co Ventura Co line emphasizes the administrative borders that bisect these high ridges and canyons.