1995 Map of Wheeler Springs

About this map

Wheeler Springs serves as a focal point for this 1995 revision of the Ventura County mountains, where the drainage networks of Sespe Creek and Matilija Creek define the landscape. This era of management within the Los Padres National Forest shows a transition toward preservation and recreation, marked by the extensive Sespe Wilderness and Matilija Wilderness boundaries. Local history is reflected in the remaining ranch sites like Felt Ranch and the Faser Cold Springs Ranch, alongside early infrastructure such as the Gaging Station at Sespe Gorge. The presence of the Matilija Falls Nature Trail and the Dry Lakes Ridge Botanical Area highlights the scientific and public interest in the region's diverse ecosystems during the late twentieth century.