Loading map...

1967 Map of Caldwell Mesa

Name: 1967 Topographic Map of Caldwell Mesa
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1968
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1968

About this map

Los Padres National Forest dominates this interior landscape of San Luis Obispo County, defined by the prominent Garcia Mountain and the dividing line of Pine Ridge. The geography is shaped by the northwest-flowing Salinas River and the winding course of the Huasna River, which cuts through the southern portion of the map near Huasna. This mid-1960s survey reveals a landscape of isolated homesteads and ranching outposts, including Hathaway Place, Reeves Place, and Venados Ranch.

Transport through these high ridges relies heavily on a network of Pack Trails and Jeep Trails, underscoring the limited vehicular access of the era. To the north, Avenales Station sits near the riverbank, while the rugged interior features landmarks like Bonnet Rock and the high summit of Bald Mountain. The map provides a clear view of land use during this period, where agricultural claims like Porter Ranch and Henshaw Place represent the primary human imprint on the terrain.