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1952 Map of White Ledge Peak

Name: 1952 Topographic Map of White Ledge Peak
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1968
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1968

About this map

Jameson Lake and the upper reaches of the Santa Ynez River dominate the northern terrain of this coastal mountain landscape. This 1952 survey shows a network of interior ranches and trails, including Botello Ranch, Hathaway Ranch, and the Murietta Trail, positioned deep within the Los Padres National Forest. The topography is defined by the high ridges of the Santa Ynez Mountains and the prominent White Ledge Peak, transitioning sharply southward toward the Pacific coastline.

Along the southern edge, the map documents the specialized land use of the mid-century era, from the educational grounds of Cate School to the aviation facilities at Parsons Ranch Airpark. The coastal corridor is marked by the Southern Pacific railroad and Casitas Pass Road, providing essential transit links through the foothills of Shepard Mesa. These details illustrate the intersection of mountainous wilderness and the developing agricultural and institutional presence near Rincon Pt.