Old Maps of Cambria, California for Academic Research

Study the evolution of Cambria with 13 high-resolution historic maps. Whether you're teaching, researching, or modeling changes in land use, these maps provide essential visual documentation of urban, environmental, and geographic change.

  • Analyze long-term change: Track patterns in development, transportation, and natural features.
  • Ideal for environmental or urban studies: Support academic projects with primary historical map data.
  • Use in the classroom or lab: Educators and researchers rely on these maps to bring historical context to life.

These maps are a powerful tool for teaching, research, and visualizing how Cambria has changed over the decades.


Cambria, CA maps

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  1. 1919 Map of San Simeon
    1919 Map of San Simeon
    1919 San Simeon
    1919 Print · USGS
    The San Luis Obispo coast during the late 1910s reveals a landscape of cattle ranches, early maritime landings, and upland mining. Genealogists and historians can trace family-named sites like the Hearst Ranch, Old Castro House, and the Olmstead School.
    4 unique versions available

  2. 1937 Map of San Simeon, 1942 Print
    1937 Map of San Simeon, 1942 Print
    1937 San Simeon
    1942 Print · USGS
    The Central California coast appears here in the late 1930s, showing the early infrastructure surrounding the iconic Hearst Castle and Hearst Ranch. Genealogists and historians can trace family locations at the Old Castro House, the Cambria Mine, and rural institutions like the Santa Rosa School.

  3. 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.

  4. 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.

  5. 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

  6. 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.

  7. 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.

  8. 1959 Map of Pico Creek, 1960 Print
    1959 Map of Pico Creek, 1960 Print
    1959 Pico Creek
    1960 Print · USGS
    Coastal San Luis Obispo County is captured here in the late fifties as residential streets began to branch off the Pacific coast. Genealogists and local historians can trace early neighborhood footprints at The Oaks and the boundaries of the Piedra Blanca Grant.
    4 unique versions available

  9. 1959 Map of Cambria, 1960 Print
    1959 Map of Cambria, 1960 Print
    1959 Cambria
    1960 Print · USGS
    Coastal San Luis Obispo County is captured here in the late fifties, showing the transition from seaside village life to upland ranching. You can trace the residential growth of Cambria and locate historic sites like the Santa Rosa Cemetery and the Cambria Air Force Station.
    4 unique versions available

  10. 1959 Map of San Simeon, 1961 Print
    1959 Map of San Simeon, 1961 Print
    1959 San Simeon
    1961 Print · USGS
    The Central Coast of California in the late fifties is defined by the grand estates of the Santa Lucia Range and a developing shoreline. Researchers can trace the grounds of Hearst Castle, locate the Buckeye Mine, and explore the village of Cambria.
    2 unique versions available

  11. 1980 Map of Cambria
    1980 Map of Cambria
    1980 Cambria
    1980 Print · USGS
    The Central Coast in the early eighties shows a landscape of grand estates and isolated seaside outposts. Trace family roots and local history through the coastal village of Cambria, the Hearst Castle grounds, and the historic Lighthouse at Piedras Blancas.
    2 unique versions available

  12. 2021 Map of Cambria, 2021 Print
    2021 Map of Cambria, 2021 Print
    2021 Cambria
    2021 Print · USGS
    Coastal San Luis Obispo County is captured here in the early 2020s, showing the intersection of seaside residential life and long-standing ranching valleys. Trace the streets of Cambria, locate the Cambria Cem, and explore the rural character of Harmony and Palmer Flats.

  13. 2021 Map of Pico Creek, 2021 Print
    2021 Map of Pico Creek, 2021 Print
    2021 Pico Creek
    2021 Print · USGS
    The San Simeon coastline is captured in the early 2020s, showing the intersection of coastal development and the Pacific shore. Trace local residential growth along Lone Palm Dr or follow the San Simeon Beach and Bluff Trl past Pico Rock.

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