1943 Map of Sawmill Mountain

About this map

Los Padres National Forest anchors this high-elevation survey at the border of Ventura and Kern counties, centered on the towering heights of Sawmill Mountain. The landscape reflects a mid-century era of mountain recreation and forest management, illustrated by the Ski Run and Ski Tow near Cerro Noroeste. Remote outposts like Camp Condor and the Road Maintenance Sta provide evidence of human presence within the forest interior. To the south, the terrain descends into the open expanse of Lockwood Valley, where names like Lilly Meadows suggest seasonal grazing or agricultural use. The presence of a Lookout Tower on Mt Pinos highlights the importance of fire surveillance in this mountainous timberland. The drainage patterns of Santiago Creek and Apache Canyon carve deep through the San Emigdio Mesa, defining the geography of this rugged portion of the Transverse Ranges.