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1961 Map of Camatta Canyon

USGS Topo · Published 1962

About this map

Camatta Canyon and the surrounding eastern San Luis Obispo County landscape are defined by an intricate network of drainage systems and agricultural outposts in this early 1960s study. The broad valley of San Juan Creek serves as a central artery for the region, flanked by the steep rising elevations of the Temblor Range and the distinctive Red Hills to the northeast. Small-scale ranching operations like Alfalfa Ranch and Canyon Ranch appear as primary nodes of human activity, connected by unpaved corridors such as Truesdale Road and numerous unnamed jeep trails. The map illustrates a transitional landscape where high-desert canyons like Slocum Canyon and Tin Pan meet the seasonal watercourses of the valley floor, highlighting the importance of water management and topography in 20th-century California ranching life.

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Map Details

Date Portrayed1961
Date Published1962
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:24,000
Physical Dimensions22 x 26.8 inches

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Source Details

SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain