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1942 Map of East of Cuyama Ranch, 1959 Print
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1942 Map of East of Cuyama Ranch

USGS Topo · Published 1959

About this map

The Cuyama Valley landscape on this 1942 survey is defined by the broad, braided course of the Cuyama River, which serves as the natural boundary between San Luis Obispo and Santa Barbara counties. At this time, the region is characterized by large agricultural holdings and early petroleum exploration, evidenced by the scattered Coulter Ranch, Whitner Ranch, and an isolated Oil Well. The small settlement of Cuyama sits at the western edge of the valley, supported by the Cuyama School. To the south, a network of rugged drainages including Castro Canyon, Olive Canyon, and Tennison Canyon cut into the hills, while the eastern edge is marked by the winding path of Ballinger Canyon. The dominance of ranching and the emerging oil industry illustrate a remote California interior during the early war years, just before more intensive post-war development reached the valley floor.

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Map Details

Date Portrayed1942
Date Published1959
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:24,000
Physical Dimensions22 x 26.8 inches

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Source Details

SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain