1900s (20th Century) Maps of Morro Toro, California

1. 1900 Map of San Luis

   

   1900 San Luis

   1900 Print · USGS

   Coastal California at the turn of the century shows a landscape where rail lines like the Pacific Coast Ry met the sea. Trace early industrial sites like the Asphalt Mines or follow the coast from Morro Rock to the pier at Port Harford.

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4. 1942 Map of San Luis Obispo

   

   1942 San Luis Obispo

   1942 Print · USGS

   San Luis Obispo and the surrounding Santa Lucia Range are captured here just before the mid-century expansion, centered on the Southern Pacific rail line. Researchers can trace early campus boundaries at the California Polytechnic School and find rural landmarks like Stowe Sch and Eagle Ranch.

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7. 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.

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10. 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.

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13. 1952 Map of San Luis Obispo, 1954 Print

    

    1952 San Luis Obispo

    1954 Print · USGS

    San Luis Obispo County in the early fifties shows a landscape of burgeoning colleges, military grounds, and historic mines. Trace the Southern Pacific rail line as it winds past Santa Margarita and the Pick and Shovel Mine.

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16. 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.

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19. 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.

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22. 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.

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25. 1965 Map of Atascadero, 1966 Print

    

    1965 Atascadero

    1966 Print · USGS

    Mid-century San Luis Obispo County comes to life as Atascadero expands between the Salinas River and the Santa Lucia mountains. Genealogists and historians can trace local landmarks like Santa Rosa Sch, the Atascadero State Hospital, and the heights of Cerro Alto Lookout.

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28. 1981 Map of San Luis Obispo

    

    1981 San Luis Obispo

    1981 Print · USGS

    The Central Coast comes alive in the early eighties as the Southern Pacific railroad connects growing coastal towns and rugged inland ranges. Researchers can trace land grants like Santa Manuela, locate Cem sites, and explore the footprint of California Polytechnic State University.

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31. 1995 Map of Atascadero, 2000 Print

    

    1995 Atascadero

    2000 Print · USGS

    Atascadero and the Salinas River valley are captured in the mid-nineties as suburban growth pressed against the Santa Lucia Range. Researchers can locate established landmarks like the Atascadero State Hospital, the Charles Paddock Zoo, and Atascadero Lake.

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