2012 Map of Zaca Creek

About this map

Jonata Park and the legacy of Spanish land grants anchor this part of Santa Barbara County, where the landscape is defined by its seasonal creeks and deep canyons. The map details several historic holdings, including Rancho San Carlos de Jonata and Rancho Santa Ynez, reflecting the area's transition from early ranching roots to modern viticulture and energy production. Evidence of industry is found at the Zaca Oil Field to the northeast, while the local economy's agricultural evolution is marked by the Ballard Canyon Winery. The terrain is deeply carved by drainage systems such as Zaca Cr and San Antonio Cr, which run through named geographic features like Cañada de los Alisos and Cañada de los Coches. This layout of road networks and land divisions reveals how 21st-century development follows the original topography of the Los Alamos Valley.