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1905 Map of Guadalupe

Name: 1905 Topographic Map of Guadalupe
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1937
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1937

About this map

The Santa Maria Valley serves as the northern anchor for this coastal survey, where the Santa Maria River meets the Pacific shore. At the turn of the century, the region was defined by its emerging rail network and agricultural settlements like Guadalupe and Betteravia. The Southern Pacific Coast Division R R traces the coastline, connecting small stops such as Narlon, Tangair, and Surf.

Coastal geography is particularly detailed, showing the precarious Lompoc Landing and Pt Sal Landing alongside prominent landmarks like Pt Arguello and Pt Pedernales. Further inland, the map delineates old Spanish land grants and ranchos including Jesus Maria and Todos Santos. These large holdings, set against the Casmalia Hills and Santa Ynez Mountains, reflect the transition from Mexican-era land divisions to the American industrial rail economy.