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1949 Map of Cone Peak

Name: 1949 Topographic Map of Cone Peak
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1991
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1991

About this map

Santa Lucia Range peaks and deep canyons dominate this coastal California landscape at the dawn of the 1950s. The survey reveals a sparsely populated backcountry where small outposts like The Indians and the Indian Ranger Sta represent the primary human presence among the steep ridges. The terrain is divided between the primitive reaches of the Los Padres National Forest and the expanding boundaries of the Hunter Liggett Military Reservation.

Land use patterns are visible through isolated family holdings such as Avila Ranch and Merle Ranch, while natural landmarks like the Wagon Caves and Cone Peak provide orientation in the complex topography. Vital water sources, including Redwood Spring and Carrols Spring, are documented alongside the headwaters of the San Antonio River and Nacimiento River. The presence of an early Telephone Line cutting through the forest and a Lookout Tower on the high ground underscores the era's focus on fire monitoring and regional communication.