1964 Map of Cuyama

About this map

The Cuyama Valley defines this mid-century landscape, positioned along the complex county line between San Luis Obispo and Santa Barbara counties. At the heart of the settlement is the town of Cuyama, where a substation and local infrastructure support the surrounding agricultural and industrial operations. The map highlights a significant land interest held by the Heirs of Cesario Lataillade, reflecting the area's deep history of Spanish and Mexican land grants. To the north, the arid slopes of the Caliente Range are dissected by Quail Canyon and Willow Spring, while the southern reaches are dominated by canyons like Goode Canyon and Castro Canyon. The Cuyama River and The Wash provide the primary drainage for this high-desert basin, with a network of rural routes including Kirchenmann Road and Foothill Road connecting the valley's distributed wells and storage facilities.