1935 Map of Whitaker Peak

About this map

The Ridge Route Highway snakes through this high-elevation landscape in the mid-1930s, providing a critical transit link across the mountainous divide between the Central Valley and the Los Angeles basin. This era is characterized by early recreation and conservation efforts, evidenced by the Oak Flat Playground (Los Angeles City) and the vast expanse of the Santa Barbara National Forest. The map reveals a rugged backcountry where seasonal waters like Piru Creek and Agua Blanca Creek carve deep through the terrain.