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1943 Map of Sawmill Mountain

Name: 1943 Topographic Map of Sawmill Mountain
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1977
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1977

About this map

Los Padres National Forest straddles the high-elevation boundary of Kern and Ventura counties, anchored by the prominent peak of Mt. Pinos. This 1943 survey, based on 1942 aerial photography, captures a landscape defined by seasonal recreation and resource management. Near Cerro Noroeste, facilities like a Ski Run, Ski Tow, and Swimming Pool indicate the area's development as a mid-century mountain retreat.

Lower elevations transition into the broad San Emigdio Mesa and the drainage of Apache Canyon. The map details specialized infrastructure of the period, including a Road Maintenance Sta and a Lookout Tower positioned for forest surveillance. Water sources like Mill Potrero and the headwaters of the North Fork Lockwood Creek provided vital points of orientation for travelers and foresters navigating the winding backcountry routes.