1905 Map of Guadalupe

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The Santa Maria Valley and the central California coastline dominate this early century survey, showing the region's transition from Mexican land grant ranchos to a rail-dependent agricultural economy. The Southern Pacific R R hugs the coastline, connecting small stations and sidings like Surf and Tangair, while the Santa Maria Valley R R serves the sugar beet industry centered at Betteravia and the town of Guadalupe. The geography is defined by coastal features such as Purisima Pt and Point Sal, where maritime activity is noted at Pt Sal Landing. Inland, the landscape rises into the Casmalia Hills and the northern reach of the Santa Ynez Mountains. Researchers can trace the massive land tracts of Jesus Maria and Todos Santos, illustrating the enduring legacy of the Spanish and Mexican era partitions prior to modern subdivision.