1800s (19th Century) Maps of San Luis Obispo County, California

Explore 4 historic maps of San Luis Obispo County from the 1800s (19th Century). These maps offer a rare glimpse into what life looked like during the 1800s — showing old roads, neighborhoods, homes, and landmarks that have changed or disappeared over time.

Whether you're researching your family's past, planning a metal detecting trip, or studying how San Luis Obispo County's landscape evolved across the 1800s, these high-resolution maps are a powerful tool for exploring the history of this region.

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San Luis Obispo County, CA maps

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  1. 1897 Map of Port Harford
    1897 Map of Port Harford
    1897 Port Harford
    1897 Print · USGS
    Coastal San Luis Obispo County is captured here in the late nineteenth century, focusing on the maritime activity near the Pecho Mountain Range. Researchers can trace the early topography of Port Harford and local landmarks like Pt. San Luis and Whaler Id.
    3 unique versions available

  2. 1897 Map of San Luis Obispo
    1897 Map of San Luis Obispo
    1897 San Luis Obispo
    1897 Print · USGS
    Coastal California in the late nineteenth century centers on the vital Southern Pacific Line as it carves through the Santa Lucia Range. Genealogists and historians can trace the early city grid of San Luis Obispo and rural stops like Goldtree and Cuesta.
    4 unique versions available

  3. 1897 Map of Cayucos
    1897 Map of Cayucos
    1897 Cayucos
    1897 Print · USGS
    The central California coast is captured here in the late 1890s, when ranching and maritime trade centered on the village of Cayucos. Trace early property lines across San Bernardo or locate landmarks like Morro Rock and Hollister Peak.
    5 unique versions available

  4. 1897 Map of Arroyo Grande, 1903 Print
    1897 Map of Arroyo Grande, 1903 Print
    1897 Arroyo Grande
    1903 Print · USGS
    Coastal San Luis Obispo County comes alive in the late nineteenth century as the railroad transforms old ranchos into bustling seaside towns. You can trace early industrial sites like the Asphalt Mines or locate historic coastal points such as Mallagh Landing and Sycamore Springs.
    5 unique versions available

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