Old Maps of Pismo Beach, California for Genealogy

1. 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.

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4. 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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7. 1942 Map of Arroyo Grande

   

   1942 Arroyo Grande

   1942 Print · USGS

   The San Luis Obispo coastline and the fertile Cienega Valley are shown here in the early 1940s, as steam and narrow-gage rails still shaped the local economy. Genealogists can locate vanished schools like Belleview Sch and trace the paths of the Pacific Coast Railway and Southern Pacific Railroad through Oceano and Edna.

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10. 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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13. 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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16. 1952 Map of Arroyo Grande, 1953 Print

    

    1952 Arroyo Grande

    1953 Print · USGS

    The Central Coast comes alive in the early fifties as coastal tourism and inland agriculture thrive side-by-side. Genealogists and historians can trace the Southern Pacific RR corridor through Grover City, locate family landmarks like Branch School, or study the Sand Dunes and lakes around Oceano.

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19. 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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22. 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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25. 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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28. 1965 Map of Arroyo Grande NE, 1967 Print

    

    1965 Arroyo Grande NE

    1967 Print · USGS

    The Central Coast hinterlands near Edna were a hub of rail activity and oil production in the mid-sixties. Genealogists and local historians can trace the foundations of the community through several local schools, the Southern Pacific corridor, and the Arroyo Grande Oil Field.

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31. 1965 Map of Pismo Beach, 1967 Print

    

    1965 Pismo Beach

    1967 Print · USGS

    The Central Coast is documented during the mid-1960s as the seaside towns of the San Luis Obispo Bay began to expand. Genealogists and local historians can trace family-named sites like Squire Canyon and Gragg Canyon or locate early landmarks like Ontario Hot Springs and the Southern Pacific line.

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34. 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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37. 1995 Map of Arroyo Grande NE, 2000 Print

    

    1995 Arroyo Grande NE

    2000 Print · USGS

    The San Luis Obispo coastline and its inland canyons come into focus in the mid-1990s as suburban growth reaches the edge of historic land grants. Genealogists and local historians can trace school sites like Independence School and Brauch School, or the boundaries of the Santa Manuela Grant.

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40. 1998 Map of Pismo Beach, 2002 Print

    

    1998 Pismo Beach

    2002 Print · USGS

    The Central California coast near the end of the century shows a unique balance of rugged canyons and expanding seaside towns. Researchers can trace the development of Pismo Beach and Avila Beach, or locate landmarks like the County Wharf and the Pismo Lake Ecological Reserve.

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43. 2012 Map of Oceano OE W, 2012 Print

    

    2012 Oceano OE W

    2012 Print · USGS

    The San Luis Obispo coastline comes into sharp focus during the early twenty-first century as recreation and valley agriculture meet the sea. Local historians can trace the borders of Oceano Beach, the Oceano Campground, and the greens of Le Sage Riviera Golf Course.

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46. 2012 Map of Pismo Beach, 2012 Print

    

    2012 Pismo Beach

    2012 Print · USGS

    The Central California coast near Avila Beach and Pismo Beach is shown here in its modern 21st-century detail. Trace the development of waterfront communities and find coastal landmarks like Smugglers Cave, Ontario Hot Springs, and the San Luis Obispo County Wharf.

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49. 2012 Map of Arroyo Grande NE, 2012 Print

    

    2012 Arroyo Grande NE

    2012 Print · USGS

    Coastal California viticulture and energy extraction meet in the hills above Arroyo Grande during the early 21st century. Researchers can trace the footprints of the Arroyo Grande Oil Field or locate established estates like Edna Valley Winery and Corbett Canyon Vineyard.

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52. 2015 Map of Oceano OE W, 2015 Print

    

    2015 Oceano OE W

    2015 Print · USGS

    The Central Coast shoreline comes into focus in the mid-2010s, capturing the residential and aviation footprints of southern San Luis Obispo County. Local historians can trace the street grids of Grover Beach and Oceano alongside the Oceano County Airport and Oso Flaco Lake.

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55. 2015 Map of Arroyo Grande NE, 2015 Print

    

    2015 Arroyo Grande NE

    2015 Print · USGS

    The Central Coast of California comes alive in this survey of the valley and canyon lands surrounding the coastal hills. Genealogists and researchers can trace the development of Arroyo Grande and Pismo Beach alongside rural locales like Edna and Verde.

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58. 2015 Map of Pismo Beach, 2015 Print

    

    2015 Pismo Beach

    2015 Print · USGS

    The Central California coast is shown in high detail during the mid-2010s, from the city of San Luis Obispo down to the shoreline. Trace local landmarks like San Luis County Regional Airport, the waters of Pismo Lake, and coastal features like Smugglers Cave.

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61. 2018 Map of Arroyo Grande NE, 2018 Print

    

    2018 Arroyo Grande NE

    2018 Print · USGS

    San Luis Obispo County in the late 2010s shows a landscape of growing coastal communities and agricultural canyon lands. Genealogists and hikers can trace property lines and trails around Edna, Verde, and the expansive Los Padres National Forest.

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64. 2018 Map of Pismo Beach, 2018 Print

    

    2018 Pismo Beach

    2018 Print · USGS

    San Luis Obispo and the California central coast appear in the late 2010s, showing the modern interface of rugged canyons and seaside communities. Trace coastal landforms and local landmarks like Smugglers Cave, Pismo Lake, and Ontario Hot Springs.

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67. 2018 Map of Oceano OE W, 2018 Print

    

    2018 Oceano OE W

    2018 Print · USGS

    The coastal edge of San Luis Obispo County is captured here in the late 2010s as it transitions from residential streets to the Pacific. Researchers can trace the layout of Grover Beach and its proximity to the Oceano County Airport and Cienega Valley.

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70. 2021 Map of Oceano OE W, 2021 Print

    

    2021 Oceano OE W

    2021 Print · USGS

    The San Luis Obispo coastline comes into focus in this contemporary survey, where the urban edges of Grover Beach meet the dunes. Trace the coastal Cct Beach Route Trl past Oso Flaco Cr and into the Santa Maria Valley.

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73. 2021 Map of Pismo Beach, 2021 Print

    

    2021 Pismo Beach

    2021 Print · USGS

    The Central California coast and the Santa Lucia foothills are captured here in the early twenty-first century. Researchers can trace the development of Avila Beach and Pismo Beach or locate landmarks like Smugglers Cave and Indian Knob.

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