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1902 Map of Capistrano

USGS Topo · Published 1941

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The Southern California Railway traces the coastline of Southern California in this late 19th-century survey, linking the small coastal outposts of Capistrano and San Onofre. This era reveals a landscape defined by expansive land grants and natural drainage systems, including the massive Mission Viejo and Santa Margarita y Las Flores tracts. The geography is dominated by a series of arroyos and cañadas that cut toward the Pacific Ocean, such as Arroyo San Mateo and Arroyo San Onofre, which provided the primary structure for travel and settlement before modern development. Landmarks like Dana Pt. and San Mateo Pt. anchor the shoreline, while the interior is marked by rugged watercourses like San Juan Creek and Talega Canyon. This map preserves the transition from the ranching era to the arrival of the rail-driven coastal economy.

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Map Details

Date Portrayed1902
Date Published1941
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:125,000
Physical Dimensions16.5 x 19.7 inches

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Source Details

SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain