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1932 Map of Adelaida
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1932 Map of Adelaida

USGS Topo · Published 1932

About this map

The Santa Lucia Range dominates this landscape, where early twentieth-century ranchers and farmers established a network of small school districts and mountain crossings. Centered on the settlement of Adelaida, the map reveals a community defined by its remote topography, with the Nacimiento River winding through the northern canyons near the Williams Ranch. The presence of several distinct schoolhouses, including Lincoln School, Summit School, and Josephine School, illustrates the decentralized nature of rural education in San Luis Obispo County before school consolidation. High peaks such as Cypress Mountain and Lime Mountain served as landmarks for travelers on the Paso Robles Road, while the German Church stands as a cultural marker in the foothills. To the south, the terrain descends toward San Geronimo, tracing the complex drainage basins of Las Tablas Creek and Jack Creek.

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Map Details

Date Portrayed1932
Date Published1932
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:62,500
Physical Dimensions16.6 x 19.8 inches

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Source Details

SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain