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2012 Map of Atascadero

Name: 2012 Topographic Map of Atascadero
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2012
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2012

About this map

Atascadero serves as the central hub of this Central Coast landscape, where suburban expansion meets the steep rises of the Santa Lucia Range. The town's layout is anchored by Atascadero Lake and the winding course of the Salinas River, which defines the northeastern boundary near the settlement of Henry. A network of Spanish-named roads, such as San Cayetano Rd and Santa Lucia Rd, reaches into the canyons of Paradise Valley and Long Valley, illustrating the intersection of modern residential planning with historic ranchland terrain.

South of the main town center, the landscape becomes increasingly dramatic as it climbs toward Eagle Peak and Tassajera Peak. This area is marked by a complex system of drainage and springs, including Canyon Spring and the Tassajera Cr watershed. Landmarks like the Atascadero Pine Mountain Cem and the Chalk Mountain Golf Course provide specific points of interest for genealogists and local historians tracking the development of this San Luis Obispo County community.