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1948 Map of Estrella

Name: 1948 Topographic Map of Estrella
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1973
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1973

About this map

The Estrella River winds through a landscape defined by deep drainages and rural homesteads in this mid-century survey of northeastern San Luis Obispo County. The settlement of Estrella serves as a local hub near Pleasant Valley Sch, while the southeastern corner features Whitley Gardens and the Phillips Sch. The terrain is characterized by a series of parallel canyons, including Hog Canyon, Keyes Canyon, and Freeman Canyon, which funnel water toward the main river valley.

Evidence of the area's agricultural reliance is scattered across the topography in the form of numerous Windmills, which were essential for sustaining life in this semi-arid region. Transportation and infrastructure are represented by the Paso Robles-San Luis Obispo County Airport on the western edge and a riverside Pumping Sta near the Hillman Ranch, illustrating the intersection of early aviation and vital water management in the late 1940s.