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2018 Map of Solvang

Name: 2018 Topographic Map of Solvang
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2018
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2018

About this map

The Santa Ynez River valley serves as the central corridor for the Santa Barbara County interior, where the Danish-influenced settlement of Solvang and neighboring Buellton anchor the northern reaches of this terrain. The landscape is defined by the transition from the river valley into the northern edges of the Los Padres National Forest, with significant topographical features such as Gaviota Peak and the Nojoqui Summit marking the ascent into the Santa Ynez Mountains.

Detailed drainage patterns are visible through numerous named canyons including Ballard Canyon and Adobe Canyon, while water resources like Nojoqui Falls and Hot Springs indicate the area's geological character. To the north, the Purisima Hills and landmarks such as Chalk Hill frame the wine country valleys around Alamo Pintado Cr and Zaca Cr. The map captures the developed street grids of the towns alongside the winding roads of the rural canyons, reflecting the area's mix of agricultural heritage and residential growth.