2018 Map of Tar Spring Ridge

About this map

Arroyo Grande Valley and the northern reaches of the Los Padres National Forest define this landscape, where steep canyons and high ridges converge at Lopez Lake. The area's complex topography is mapped through a series of prominent divides, including Tar Spring Ridge and Saucelito Ridge, which separate the drainage basins of Arroyo Grande Cr and Huasna Cr. A detailed network of forest access routes like High Ridge Fire Road, Duna Vista Loop, and Cougar Canyon Way indicates the intensive management of this protected wildland. The map provides a close look at the transitional terrain between the valley floor and the high peaks of Big Baldy and Lopez Canyon, documenting the various spurs and trails that navigate the Canyon de los Alisos and the more open terrain at Washington Flat.