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1956 Map of Big Sur, 1984 Print
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1956 Map of Big Sur

USGS Topo · Published 1984

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Pico Blanco VABM 3709 and the surrounding coastal ridges dominate this 1950s landscape, which was updated in the early 1980s to reflect the preservation of this unique shoreline. The map documents a transition from early pioneer outposts like Comings Cabin to the establishment of major conservation areas, including the California Sea Otter State Game Refuge and the Ventana Wilderness. Along the winding Coast Road, the settlement of Big Sur serves as the primary hub for the region, positioned near the entrance to Pfeiffer Big Sur State Park and its landmark Pfeiffer Falls. Local topographic details like Bottchers Gap and Jackson Camp illustrate the network of trails and camps that define the interior of Los Padres National Forest.

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Map Details

Date Portrayed1956
Date Published1984
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:24,000
Physical Dimensions22.3 x 27.3 inches

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Source Details

SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain