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1964 Map of Zaca Lake

Name: 1964 Topographic Map of Zaca Lake
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1991
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1991

About this map

The San Rafael Mountains dominate this rugged section of the Los Padres National Forest, where high ridges and deep canyons define the landscape. Near the southern edge, Zaca Lake sits beneath the prominent Zaca Peak and the sprawling Zaca Ridge. The presence of the Asphaltum Mine along Asphaltum Creek and scattered ruins near the Sisquoc River suggests a history of remote industrial activity and early ranching efforts in this isolated terrain.

Canyon networks like Rattlesnake Canyon and Bee Rock Canyon feed into the primary river valley, while localized features such as Tunnel Ranch and Honeymoon Flat mark rare points of habitation. To the north, the Sisquoc River meanders past sites like Pickett Corral and areas marked by Graves, offering a glimpse into the 1960s footprint of Santa Barbara's high country before modern conservation shifts.