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1953 Map of Gaviota

USGS Topo · Published 1983

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The Santa Ynez Mountains dominate the northern landscape of this coastal survey, where the dramatic terrain of the Los Padres National Forest meets the edge of the Pacific Ocean. This area is defined by the narrow passage at Gaviota Pass, a critical transportation corridor where Highway 101 and the Southern Pacific railroad squeeze between the mountains and the sea. Near the shoreline, the Gaviota Fremont-Foxen Historical Marker and the Port Orford (Site) note the historical importance of this transition point between the rugged interior and the Santa Barbara Channel. Local life centers around the Vista Del Mar Union Sch and the settlement of Gaviota, while industrial elements like oil and water tanks and a Gravel Pit suggest the mid-century infrastructure supporting this remote section of the California coast.

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Map Details

Date Portrayed1953
Date Published1983
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