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1961 Map of Cholame

Name: 1961 Topographic Map of Cholame
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1972
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1972

About this map

Cholame Creek and the Temblor Range define this portion of the California Coast Ranges, where the landscape transitions between high ridges and deep alluvial canyons. The settlement of Cholame serves as a small hub at the intersection of local water resources and early highway routes, while further south, the town of Shandon sits near the banks of San Juan Creek. This 1961 field-checked survey highlights a region shaped by its hydrology, with numerous named water sources like Jespersen Spring, Adobe Springs, and Granger Spring dotting the arid hillsides.

Infrastructure in the early 1960s is focused on water and utility management, evidenced by the Pumping Station and Substation facilities near the creek. Genealogists and local historians will find the Shandon Cemetery a significant landmark, situated on the slopes above the valley floor. The map also records the intricate network of family-named canyons, such as McMillan Canyon and Tucker Canyon, which track the rugged topography of the Cholame Hills.