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1956 Map of Sycamore Flat, 1958 Print
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1956 Map of Sycamore Flat

USGS Topo · Published 1958

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The northern slopes of the Sierra Paloma Ridge define this mid-century landscape within the Los Padres National Forest, where canyon-and-ridge topography dictated a scattered network of remote outposts. Settlement patterns are characterized by family-named holdings and seasonal sites like George Ranch, Hicks Ranch, and Purd Camp. Near the southern edge, the map documents a transition into the drainage of the Arroyo Seco, where the namesake Sycamore Flat and nearby Grandmas Flat provide rare level ground. Resource extraction and recreation are noted through several features, including an Oil Test Well and the Rio Alto Gun Club (Aband). Water management is critical in this dry terrain, evidenced by several strategically placed Water Tanks and the presence of The Dry Lake and Piney Creek. Navigation through the canyon system relies on the Jamesburg Road and a series of rugged Jeep Trails connecting the various ranch properties.

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Map Details

Date Portrayed1956
Date Published1958
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:24000
Physical Dimensions22 x 26.7 inches

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Source Details

SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain