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1956 Map of Ventana Cones

Name: 1956 Topographic Map of Ventana Cones
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1971
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1971

About this map

Ventana Double Cone stands as a prominent landmark in the heart of the Los Padres National Forest, marking a landscape defined by the headwaters of several major coastal rivers. This mid-1950s survey documents a network of interior trails and backcountry outposts accessible only by foot or horseback, such as Pat Springs Camp and Sulphur Springs Camp. The drainage patterns are clearly defined, showing the Carmel River flowing northward while the Big Sur River and Little Sur River carve paths through the southern reaches of the quadrangle.

Researchers will find a wealth of named camps and canyon landmarks, including the isolated Buckskin Flat Camp and Hiding Canyon Camp along the Hiding Canyon. The presence of the Ventana Trail and Miller Canyon Trail illustrates the historical transit routes used by forest rangers and early recreationalists before modern infrastructure reached deep into these drainages. Points like Elephant Mtn and Uncle Sam Mtn provide essential orientation in this densely contoured wilderness area.