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2021 Map of Estrella

Name: 2021 Topographic Map of Estrella
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2021
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2021

About this map

The Estrella River winds through a landscape defined by deep canyons and modern viticulture in this recent survey of San Luis Obispo County. The influence of the local wine industry is visible in the network of roads south of El Paso de Robles (Paso Robles), where streets carry names like Chardonnay Pl, Merlot Ln, and Burgandy Ln. This agricultural character is contrasted by aviation infrastructure, including the Paso Robles Municipal Airport and the smaller Bonel Airport.

To the north, the terrain becomes more complex as drainage systems like Hog Canyon, Keyes Canyon, and Ranchito Canyon cut through the hills. Small settlements such as Estrella and Whitley Gardens anchor the rural landscape, connected by thoroughfares like Estrella Rd and Union Rd. The map captures a transition from the densely named residential and vineyard pockets in the south to the larger, more open ranch lands and canyons of the northern reaches.