1951 Map of Cayucos

About this map

Cayucos and the shoreline of Estero Bay anchor this mid-century coastal survey, reflecting a period of steady development along the San Luis Obispo County coast. The map illustrates the growth of residential and leisure communities like Morro Beach and Baywood Park, alongside the agricultural and ranching heritage evidenced by Mexican land grant boundaries such as Moro y Cayucos and Cañada de los Osos. Inland, the terrain rises into the San Luis Range and Santa Lucia Range, where landmarks like Hollister Peak and Valencia Peak overlook the valleys.