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2012 Map of White Ledge Peak

Name: 2012 Topographic Map of White Ledge Peak
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2012
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2012

About this map

White Ledge Peak and the surrounding Transverse Ranges dominate this 2012 survey, where steep canyons and high ridges transition toward the Pacific Ocean coastline. The interior is defined by a network of drainage basins, including the Santa Ynez River in the north and Rincon Creek and Coyote Creek flowing south. This topography creates a distinct boundary between the high-altitude wilderness, home to remote sites like the Upper Santa Ynez Camp Ground, and the lower coastal foothills.

Settlement patterns are concentrated along the southern corridor near Rincon, where agricultural and residential development such as Shepards and Shepard Mesa takes advantage of the more level terrain. Further into the canyons, local history is marked by established properties like Botello Ranch and Hathaway Ranch. The inclusion of the Rincon Firebreak and numerous Forest Service routes like Forest Route 4N05 highlights the ongoing management of this fire-prone Mediterranean landscape.