1952 Map of Carpinteria

About this map

The Santa Ynez Mountains dominate this 1952 landscape, where the steep coastal range meets the Pacific Ocean along the Central California coast. This survey, with updates from 1967, captures the post-war expansion of Carpinteria and Summerland, highlighting the intricate relationship between the mountain watershed and coastal development. High-altitude features like Jameson Lake and Juncal Dam on the Santa Ynez River illustrate the region's water infrastructure, while the Southern Pacific tracks and the Camino Cielo delineate the primary transit corridors. The map records several localized landmarks of historical interest, including Fleischmann Field, the Crane Country Day Sch, and the scattered oil operations near Loon Point. Notable for genealogists are the named settlements of Serena and Sandyland, along with the Carpinteria Cemetery, providing a precise look at local land use before the major urban surges of the late 20th century.