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1949 Map of Cone Peak

Name: 1949 Topographic Map of Cone Peak
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1980
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1980

About this map

The Santa Lucia Range dominates this mid-century survey, revealing a landscape defined by rugged geography and the expanding boundaries of the Hunter Liggett Military Reservation. Remote outposts and historic homesteads are scattered across the high terrain of the Los Padres National Forest, including The Indians settlement and Indian Ranger Sta. The presence of Avila Ranch and Merle Ranch highlights the legacy of cattle ranching in the valleys of the San Antonio River and Nacimiento River.

High-altitude landmarks such as the Cone Peak Lookout Tower served as vital fire watch points for the Santa Lucia Memorial Park region. The map also documents early infrastructure, like the Telephone Line traversing the canyons, and specialized sites such as Vicente Camp. This area is a critical record of the transition from private ranchlands to national forest and military use, preserving the names of remote springs like Redwood Spring and Carrals Spring.