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2015 Map of Solvang

Name: 2015 Topographic Map of Solvang
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2015
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2015

About this map

The Danish-inspired architecture of Solvang and the adjacent hub of Buellton anchor the Santa Ynez Valley in this mid-2010s survey. The landscape is defined by the Santa Ynez River as it passes between the Purisima Hills and the northern reaches of the Santa Ynez Mountains. Named canyons like Ballard Canyon and Adobe Canyon reveal the complex geography of this viticultural and agricultural region.

Southeastern portions of the map transition into the Los Padres National Forest, where steep terrain rises toward Gaviota Peak and Nojoqui Summit. Local history is preserved at the Solvang Cem and near landmarks such as Nojoqui Falls. A network of creeks, including Alisal Cr and Nojoqui Cr, drain the coastal range, illustrating the drainage patterns that have shaped the valley's settlement from its ranching roots to its modern town centers.