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2015 Map of Topatopa Mountains

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

USGS Topo · Published 2015

About this map

Los Padres National Forest contains this high-elevation backcountry in Ventura County, centered on the dramatic ridgelines of the Topatopa Mountains. The area is characterized by deep drainage systems and thermal features, most notably Willett Hot Springs located along the upper reaches of Sespe Cr. Significant peaks dominate the skyline, including San Rafael Peak to the north and Hines Peak further south, providing a topographical framework for the numerous named canyons like Bear Canyon and Lion Canyon.

Water sources are vital landmarks in this arid mountain environment, with Kerr Spring and several creeks such as Mutau Cr and Timber Cr cutting through the landscape. Surveyors noted specific level areas amidst the steep terrain, labeling them as Mutau Flat, Ten Sycamore Flat, and Oak Flat. These features, alongside the Johnston Ridge and Santa Paula Canyon, reflect a landscape primarily managed for conservation and remote recreation rather than urban development.