Old Maps of Gaviota, California for Hiking & Exploration

Hike through history with 17 historic maps of Gaviota. Explore old trails, ghost towns, and forgotten backroads — perfect for outdoor adventurers and local explorers.

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Gaviota, CA maps

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  1. 1942 Map of Gaviota
    1942 Map of Gaviota
    1942 Gaviota
    1942 Print · USGS
    The Santa Barbara coast during the early years of the war reveals a narrow corridor of railroad and ranching life between the sea and the mountains. Genealogists and researchers can trace the coastal route through Alcatraz, Tajiguas, and the strategic passage at Gaviota Pass.

  2. 1943 Map of Gaviota
    1943 Map of Gaviota
    1943 Gaviota
    1943 Print · USGS
    The Santa Barbara coastline comes into sharp focus during the early 1940s, showing the narrow coastal shelf before mid-century expansion. Researchers can trace the path of the Southern Pacific railroad through Gaviota and identify historic canyons like Cañada del Capitan.

  3. 1947 Map of Gaviota
    1947 Map of Gaviota
    1947 Gaviota
    1947 Print · USGS
    The Santa Barbara coastline is captured just after the war as the Southern Pacific railway and Highway 101 wind along the Pacific bluffs. Genealogists and historians can trace old coastal settlements and rail sidings like Lento, Tajiguas, and Capitan.
    2 unique versions available

  4. 1948 Map of Santa Maria
    1948 Map of Santa Maria
    1948 Santa Maria
    1948 Print · USGS
    Santa Barbara County in the late 1940s reveals a landscape of coastal defense and valley agriculture. Genealogists and historians can trace the footprint of Camp Cooke Military Reservation or locate rural landmarks like Honda School and Betteravia.
    2 unique versions available

  5. 1953 Map of Gaviota, 1954 Print
    1953 Map of Gaviota, 1954 Print
    1953 Gaviota
    1954 Print · USGS
    The Santa Barbara coastline and the Santa Ynez range meet at the Gaviota Pass in the early fifties. Researchers can trace the coastal route of the Southern Pacific railroad and locate local landmarks like the Vista Del Mar Union Sch and Las Cruces.
    6 unique versions available

  6. 1956 Map of Santa Maria, 1973 Print
    1956 Map of Santa Maria, 1973 Print
    1956 Santa Maria
    1973 Print · USGS
    The Central Coast landscape at the height of the Cold War reveals a mix of aerospace expansion and historic ranching towns. Trace the early footprint of Vandenberg AFB or locate coastal rail stops like Surf and the mission site at La Purisima Mission State Park.
    2 unique versions available

  7. 1957 Map of Santa Maria
    1957 Map of Santa Maria
    1957 Santa Maria
    1957 Print · USGS
    Coastal Santa Barbara County is captured here during the mid-fifties, showing a landscape defined by military installations and petroleum production. Researchers can trace the Southern Pacific rail line and locate rural landmarks like Honda School, Betteravia, and the John Manville Plant.

  8. 1958 Map of Santa Maria
    1958 Map of Santa Maria
    1958 Santa Maria
    1958 Print · USGS
    The Central Coast in the mid-fifties reveals a landscape shaped by military expansion and historic ranching towns. Researchers can trace the Southern Pacific railroad through Betteravia and Guadalupe, or explore the early layout of Camp Cooke Military Reservation.

  9. 1962 Map of Santa Maria
    1962 Map of Santa Maria
    1962 Santa Maria
    1962 Print · USGS
    Coastal Santa Barbara County and its offshore islands are shown here during the early years of the Space Age. Researchers can trace the rail corridor of the Southern Pacific or locate local landmarks like Los Coches Mine and Solvang.

  10. 1966 Map of Gaviota
    1966 Map of Gaviota
    1966 Gaviota
    1966 Print · USGS
    The Gaviota coast of Santa Barbara County is captured here in the mid-1960s, showing the intersection of the Santa Ynez Mountains and the Pacific. Genealogists and historians can trace the paths of the Southern Pacific railroad and Highway 101 through coastal settlements like Tajiguas and Orella.

  11. 1981 Map of Point Conception
    1981 Map of Point Conception
    1981 Point Conception
    1981 Print · USGS
    Coastal Santa Barbara County meets the Pacific at the turn of the 1980s, revealing a landscape of mountain ridges and offshore islands. Trace the Southern Pacific rail line past Gaviota or explore the remote shores of San Miguel Island and Point Conception.

  12. 1989 Map of Santa Maria, 1991 Print
    1989 Map of Santa Maria, 1991 Print
    1989 Santa Maria
    1991 Print · USGS
    The Central Coast in the late eighties reveals a landscape of massive coastal installations and deep-rooted agricultural valleys. Genealogists and researchers can trace the Southern Pacific line through Guadalupe or locate landmarks like Betteravia and the La Purisima Mission State Historical Monument.

  13. 1995 Map of Gaviota, 2000 Print
    1995 Map of Gaviota, 2000 Print
    1995 Gaviota
    2000 Print · USGS
    The Santa Barbara coastline in the mid-nineties shows a landscape defined by the rugged passage of Gaviota Pass and the Southern Pacific rail line. Genealogists and researchers can trace local landmarks like Vista Del Mar Union School and the Port Orford (Site).

  14. 2012 Map of Gaviota, 2012 Print
    2012 Map of Gaviota, 2012 Print
    2012 Gaviota
    2012 Print · USGS
    Covers Gaviota, including Santa Barbara County, United States, and other nearby areas

  15. 2015 Map of Gaviota, 2015 Print
    2015 Map of Gaviota, 2015 Print
    2015 Gaviota
    2015 Print · USGS
    Covers Gaviota, including Santa Barbara County, United States, and other nearby areas

  16. 2018 Map of Gaviota, 2018 Print
    2018 Map of Gaviota, 2018 Print
    2018 Gaviota
    2018 Print · USGS
    Covers Gaviota, including Santa Barbara County, United States, and other nearby areas

  17. 2021 Map of Gaviota, 2021 Print
    2021 Map of Gaviota, 2021 Print
    2021 Gaviota
    2021 Print · USGS
    The coastal canyons and mountain passes of Santa Barbara County are captured here during the early 2020s. Researchers can trace historic routes like Cll Real and explore named drainages such as Cañada del Cementerio and Arroyo Honda Creek.

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