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1951 Map of Cayucos

Name: 1951 Topographic Map of Cayucos
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1971
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1971

About this map

The central California coastline during the early 1950s is defined here by the distinctive silhouette of Morro Rock and the burgeoning communities surrounding Estero Bay. This survey captures the transition of the shoreline from the established ranching and dairy lands of Pecho y Islay to new residential developments like Cuesta-By-The-Sea and Baywood Park. The landscape is punctuated by the volcanic plugs of the Santa Lucia Range, including the prominent Hollister Peak and Cerro Cabrillo.

Infrastructure like the Pipe Line running north toward Cayucos and the cluster of small rural schools, such as Fairview Sch and Somes Sch, reflect the mid-century spatial organization of San Luis Obispo County. Local resource extraction and family-owned lands are marked by features like the Gravel Pit near Morro Bay and the drainage of Los Osos Creek, providing a detailed look at the region before significant modern expansion.