2021 Map of Wells Ranch
USGS Topo · Published 2021About this map
The Caliente Range dominates the southern portion of this landscape, characterized by a series of steep drainages including Wells Canyon, Bee Rock Canyon, and Padrones Canyon. To the north, the terrain transitions into the iconic Carrizo Plain and Elkhorn Plain, separated by the distinct tectonic feature of the Elkhorn Scarp. This 2021 survey reveals a landscape primarily defined by ranching history and geographic isolation, as evidenced by the presence of cattle-related infrastructure like the 16041: Seaback Ranch Trl and the 16039: Kern County Land Co. Ranch Trl. Vital water sources such as Wells Spring and Semper Spring provide insight into the tenuous survival of livestock and wildlife in this arid corner of San Luis Obispo County.
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Editions of this 2021 Wells Ranch Map
This is the sole edition of this map. No revisions or reprints were ever made.
Other maps of this area
1902 · Santa Ynez
USGS Topo · 1:125,000
1905 · Santa Ynez
USGS Topo · 1:125,000
1912 · McKittrick
USGS Topo · 1:125,000
1941 · Caliente Mountain
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1941 · McPherson Peak
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1942 · Caliente Mtn
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1942 · East of Cuyama Ranch
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1943 · McPherson Peak
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1943 · Caliente Mtn.
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1943 · Cuyama Ranch
USGS Topo · 1:31,680