Old Maps of Reef Station, California

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  1. 1914 Map of Cholame
    1914 Map of Cholame
    1914 Cholame
    1914 Print · USGS
    Central California ranching and rugged topography meet at the turn of the century across the Temblor Range. Genealogists and historians can trace early outposts like Devils Den, Dudley, and Carter's Ranch.

  2. 1915 Map of Cholame, 1956 Print
    1915 Map of Cholame, 1956 Print
    1915 Cholame
    1956 Print · USGS
    The ranchlands of the Central Coast and western San Joaquin Valley were still largely defined by mining and cattle during the early 1900s. Genealogists and researchers can trace family-run operations at Cholame Ranch or find vanished rural schoolhouses like Eagle School and Alliance School.

  3. 1917 Map of Cholame
    1917 Map of Cholame
    1917 Cholame
    1917 Print · USGS
    San Luis Obispo and Monterey counties in the early twentieth century reveal a landscape of remote quicksilver mines and isolated ranching outposts. Genealogists and researchers can trace family-named landmarks like Carter's Ranch and early rural education at Eagle School or Choice Valley School.
    4 unique versions available

  4. 1930 Map of Kettleman Plain
    1930 Map of Kettleman Plain
    1930 Kettleman Plain
    1930 Print · USGS
    Kings County at the height of the early oil boom is captured in this detailed 1930 survey of the Kettleman North Dome. Researchers can trace the early industrial footprint of the region through the Oil Pumping Sta and various Oil Wells along the Coalinga Bakersfield Road.

  5. 1933 Map of Kettleman Plain
    1933 Map of Kettleman Plain
    1933 Kettleman Plain
    1933 Print · USGS
    Kings County's oil frontier is captured here in the early 1930s as industrial development reshaped the Central Valley. Researchers can trace early infrastructure like the Oil Pumping Sta and local terrain including Bullwheel Ridge and Little Tar Canyon.
    2 unique versions available

  6. 1947 Map of San Luis Obispo, 1948 Print
    1947 Map of San Luis Obispo, 1948 Print
    1947 San Luis Obispo
    1948 Print · USGS
    Coastal California at the dawn of the Cold War reveals a landscape of massive military reservations and quiet seaside towns. Genealogists and researchers can trace the Southern Pacific rail line, old mining sites like Los Burros Mine, and local landmarks from Point Buchon to the Carrizo Plain.

  7. 1948 Map of San Luis Obispo
    1948 Map of San Luis Obispo
    1948 San Luis Obispo
    1948 Print · USGS
    Central Coast life in the late 1940s is centered on the Southern Pacific rail line and expanding military bases. Genealogists can trace early rural life through Union School and local operations like the Klau Mine or Buena Vista Mine.

  8. 1950 Map of Kettleman Plain
    1950 Map of Kettleman Plain
    1950 Kettleman Plain
    1950 Print · USGS
    The oil fields of Kings County are captured here at mid-century, showcasing a landscape of industrial development and arid ridges. Researchers can trace the early petroleum infrastructure near North Dome and the remote Oil Pumping Sta.

  9. 1953 Map of Kettleman Plain, 1956 Print
    1953 Map of Kettleman Plain, 1956 Print
    1953 Kettleman Plain
    1956 Print · USGS
    Mid-century oil exploration and high-desert infrastructure define this corner of Kings County in the early 1950s. Researchers can trace the network of pipelines and oil wells surrounding Reef Station, El Mirador, and the high ridges of North Dome.
    4 unique versions available

  10. 1956 Map of San Luis Obispo, 1963 Print
    1956 Map of San Luis Obispo, 1963 Print
    1956 San Luis Obispo
    1963 Print · USGS
    Central California coastal and valley life unfolds in the mid-fifties, from the shoreline of Pismo Beach to the arid Carrizo Plain. Trace early travel routes along the Southern Pacific RR or locate family sites near the Templeton Cemetery and Paso Robles County Cemetery.
    5 unique versions available

  11. 1957 Map of San Luis Obispo
    1957 Map of San Luis Obispo
    1957 San Luis Obispo
    1957 Print · USGS
    Coastal California in the late fifties is defined by the steep Santa Lucia Range and the rail-connected hub of San Luis Obispo. Genealogists and researchers can trace rural life via Union School, the Southern Pacific line, and old sites like the Polar Star Mine.

  12. 1958 Map of San Luis Obispo
    1958 Map of San Luis Obispo
    1958 San Luis Obispo
    1958 Print · USGS
    The Central Coast in the late fifties reveals a landscape of ranching and early tourism before the massive expansion of the modern era. Trace the path of the Southern Pacific through Atascadero or locate family roots in coastal towns like Cayucos and Cambria.

  13. 1989 Map of Paso Robles
    1989 Map of Paso Robles
    1989 Paso Robles
    1989 Print · USGS
    Coastal mountains and the Salinas River valley meet in the late eighties as this region balances military installations and agriculture. Genealogists and historians can trace the Southern Pacific line through Paso Robles and Templeton or locate the Klau Mine and San Miguel.

  14. 1994 Map of Kettleman Plain
    1994 Map of Kettleman Plain
    1994 Kettleman Plain
    1994 Print · USGS
    Kettleman Plain and the surrounding hills are shown here in the mid-nineties as a hub of prison operations and mineral extraction. Trace the industrial landscape from the Avenal State Prison to remote Oil Wells and the Gypsum Quarries near Sunflower Valley.

  15. 2012 Map of Kettleman Plain, 2012 Print
    2012 Map of Kettleman Plain, 2012 Print
    2012 Kettleman Plain
    2012 Print · USGS
    Covers Reef Station, including Avenal, Kings County, and other nearby areas

  16. 2015 Map of Kettleman Plain, 2015 Print
    2015 Map of Kettleman Plain, 2015 Print
    2015 Kettleman Plain
    2015 Print · USGS
    Covers Reef Station, including Avenal, Kings County, and other nearby areas

  17. 2018 Map of Kettleman Plain, 2018 Print
    2018 Map of Kettleman Plain, 2018 Print
    2018 Kettleman Plain
    2018 Print · USGS
    Covers Reef Station, including Avenal, Kings County, and other nearby areas

  18. 2021 Map of Kettleman Plain, 2021 Print
    2021 Map of Kettleman Plain, 2021 Print
    2021 Kettleman Plain
    2021 Print · USGS
    The oil-rich ridges of Kings County come into focus during the early twenty-first century as industrial and natural landscapes intersect. Researchers can trace the unique topography of Kettleman Hills and locate specific landmarks like Reef Station and Drillers Ridge.

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