1897 Map of Cayucos

About this map

Cayucos and Morro anchor this coastal survey, revealing the Central California shoreline as it appeared in the late nineteenth century. The landscape is defined by the dramatic transition from the Pacific Ocean and Estero Bay to the rising elevations of the Luciara Range and the Santa Barbara National Forest. The map documents a topography punctuated by distinctive landmarks such as Morro Rock and Valencia Peak, which overlook a network of coastal drainages including Toro Creek and Chorro Creek.