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2012 Map of Zaca Lake

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

USGS Topo · Published 2012

About this map

Zaca Lake serves as a focal point in this mountainous section of Santa Barbara County, where the terrain is defined by a complex network of canyons and ridges. The Sisquoc River carves a path through the northern landscape, joined by numerous drainages such as Wildhorse Canyon, Rattlesnake Canyon, and Bee Rock Canyon. Human presence is marked by small outposts and recreational sites like Pickett Corral, Tunnel Ranch, and Honeymoon Flat, suggesting a history of ranching and early backcountry access.

Higher elevations are anchored by Lookout Mountain and Zaca Peak, which overlook the prominent Zaca Ridge. The area's hydrology is further detailed by several water sources, including Sulphur Spring, Hunter Spring, and La Jolla Spring. This 2012 survey illustrates a landscape of steep relief where primitive roads like Zaca Rd and forest routes such as 8n02 provide the only passage through the dense network of canyons, including Jesus Canyon and Bell Canyon.