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2018 Map of Topatopa Mountains

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

USGS Topo · Published 2018

About this map

Topatopa Mountains rise dramatically within the Los Padres National Forest, anchoring a landscape defined by deep drainage systems and high peaks. The 2018 survey reveals a network of water sources essential to this wilderness, including Willett Hot Springs and the reliable flow of Sespe Creek. High-elevation landmarks like Hines Peak and San Rafael Peak provide reference points for navigating the complex terrain of Johnston Ridge and the Santa Paula Canyon.

Geographical features like Mutau Flat and Ten Sycamore Flat offer unique level breaks in an otherwise vertical environment. The intersection of Timber Creek and West Fork Sespe Creek demonstrates the area's intricate natural plumbing. This map is a record of a preserved wilderness area, where remote features like Reed Spring and Red Reef Canyon remain accessible only via the most primitive routes.