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1959 Map of Cambria

Name: 1959 Topographic Map of Cambria
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1979
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1979

About this map

Cambria and its neighboring valleys are captured here during a period of transition, reflecting both its coastal ranching roots and mid-century strategic importance. The map details the residential expansion south of Santa Rosa Creek, including the layout of streets like Ardath and Chester Lane. To the southeast, the Cambria Air Force Station and its associated water tanks sit atop the coastal terrace, a significant Cold War-era landmark overlooking the Pacific Ocean.

Genealogical interest is found in the two burial grounds, Cambria Cemetery and Santa Rosa Cemetery, as well as the Coast Union Water High Sch. The landscape is defined by its drainages, from San Simeon Creek in the north to Green Valley Creek near the small settlement of Harmony. Several coastal features, including Von Helm Rock and White Rock, mark the shoreline adjacent to San Simeon Beach State Park.