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1953 Map of Gaviota

USGS Topo · Published 1961

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The Santa Ynez Mountains drop sharply to meet the Pacific Ocean on this coastal sheet, where the tight topography dictates a narrow corridor of human movement. Modern infrastructure of the 1950s follows ancient geographical lines, with the Southern Pacific railroad and Highway 101 squeezed between the foothills and the sea. This landscape is defined by its numerous coastal canyons, or cañadas, such as Cañada Alcatraz and Arroyo Hondo, which served as natural drainage and transit routes through the Nuestra Señora de Refugo grant. The presence of the Vista Del Mar Union Sch and the Port Orford (Site) indicates the area's transition from early ranching and shipping roots toward the mid-century development of Gaviota Beach State Park. To the north, the Gaviota Pass remains a critical gateway through the mountains, marked by a Gaviota Pass Historical Marker near Gaviota Creek.

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Map Details

Date Portrayed1953
Date Published1961
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:24,000
Physical Dimensions22 x 26.8 inches

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SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain