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1995 Map of Sawmill Mountain

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

USGS Topo · Published 2000

About this map

San Andreas Rift Zone geology and high-altitude forest ecosystems define this mid-1990s survey of the intersection between Kern and Ventura counties. The residential enclave of Pine Mountain Club is depicted in detail, featuring its golf course and network of mountain roads including Cerro Noroeste Road and the Potrero Highway. This period of forest management is reflected in infrastructure like the Apache Saddle Fire Station and multiple Communication Sites atop the peaks.

The landscape is dominated by the Chumash Wilderness and the Los Padres National Forest, encompassing significant elevations like Sawmill Mountain and Mount Pinos. A unique ecological focus is evident in the Mount Pinos Summit Botanical Area, while the lower elevations reveal the drainage patterns of Quatal Canyon and the San Emigdio Mesa. For researchers, the map provides a clear record of the transition from the developed mountain community to the protected wilderness and the Lockwood Valley.