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1943 Map of Sawmill Mountain

Name: 1943 Topographic Map of Sawmill Mountain
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1967
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1967

About this map

Mt Pinos and the surrounding high-altitude terrain of the Los Padres National Forest anchor this wartime survey, showing the landscape as it appeared in the early 1940s. The geography is defined by steep ridges and deep canyons, including Apache Canyon and Dry Canyon, which intersect the Kern and Ventura county line. Local recreation and seasonal infrastructure are remarkably visible, from the Ski Tow and Ski Run near Cerro Noroeste to established mountain retreats like Camp Condor and Cerre Noroeste Camp.

The southern portion of the map transitions into the wide expanse of Lockwood Valley, where Lockwood Creek flows through Lilly Meadows. This area shows more concentrated activity near the Swimming Pool and the Road Maintenance Sta, suggesting a remote but managed wilderness. High points like Sawmill Mountain and San Emigdio Mountain tower over the San Emigdio Mesa, while a Lookout Tower on the eastern edge provided a critical vantage point for forest management during this era.