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1965 Map of Atascadero

Name: 1965 Topographic Map of Atascadero
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1966
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1966

About this map

Atascadero serves as the focal point of this mid-1960s survey, illustrating a community defined by its proximity to the Salinas River and the Southern Pacific rail corridor. The map details a landscape transitioning from the urban core of the town to the protected wilderness of the Los Padres National Forest in the west. Local infrastructure is prominently featured, including the Atascadero State Hospital and municipal sites like Sewage Disposal Ponds.

Topographic interest is found in the Santa Lucia Range, where Cerro Alto Lookout and Eagle Peak overlook the surrounding valleys. The road network of the era is clearly defined, with El Camino Real and Santa Barbara Road facilitating travel between agricultural areas like Eagle Ranch and residential centers. Water resources are mapped in detail, ranging from Atascadero Lake (County Park) to smaller features like Bello Spring and Hale Creek.