1900s (20th Century) Maps of Shandon, California

Explore 12 historic maps of Shandon from the 1900s (20th Century). These maps offer a rare glimpse into what life looked like during the 1900s — 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 Shandon's landscape evolved across the 1900s, these high-resolution maps are a powerful tool for exploring the history of this region.

  • Focus on a specific era: All maps on this page are from the 1900s, giving you a focused view of this time period.
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Start exploring Shandon's history through authentic maps from the 1900s. This is your window into the past.


Shandon, CA maps

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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. 1943 Map of Shandon
    1943 Map of Shandon
    1943 Shandon
    1943 Print · USGS
    Shandon and the surrounding San Luis Obispo ranchlands are shown here during the early 1940s as an active agricultural community. Researchers can trace historic family holdings like the Sacramento Ranch and Hillman Ranch or locate landmarks such as the Shandon School.

  5. 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.

  6. 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.

  7. 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

  8. 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.

  9. 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.

  10. 1961 Map of Shandon, 1962 Print
    1961 Map of Shandon, 1962 Print
    1961 Shandon
    1962 Print · USGS
    Eastern San Luis Obispo County is captured here in the early sixties as an expansive ranching and agricultural district. Genealogists and researchers can locate old family sites like Clarke Ranch, the Shandon Cemetery, and the Eddys Camp site.
    2 unique versions available

  11. 1961 Map of Shandon, 1962 Print
    1961 Map of Shandon, 1962 Print
    1961 Shandon
    1962 Print · USGS
    Shandon and the surrounding San Luis Obispo County ranch lands are documented here in the early 1960s, showing a landscape defined by seasonal riverbeds and canyons. Researchers can trace the layout of Whitley Gardens, locate the Fire Control Station, and follow the path of the Estrella River.
    3 unique versions available

  12. 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.

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