1919 Map of Junipero Serra
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1919 Map of Junipero Serra

USGS Topo · Published 1919

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The Santa Barbara National Forest defines the interior landscape of this 1919 survey, characterized by the steep verticality of the Santa Lucia Range. Settlement in this period was sparse, consisting primarily of isolated outposts like Abbott Ranch, Herbert Ranch, and Rancho Escondido. The map records a curious cluster of activity at The Indians and a nearby Bee Industry, reflecting the small-scale agricultural and ranching operations that relied on the seasonal flows of the San Antonio River and the Nacimiento River. In the southeast, the presence of the Milpitas School and the Milpitas Ditch indicates a localized community center and water management system serving the ranching families near the San Miguelito boundary. High-elevation markers including Junipero Serra Pk 5844 and Cone Peak 5155 provide critical reference points for the early forest administration managed from the Santa Lucia Ranger Sta.


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Map Details

Date Portrayed1919
Date Published1919
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:62,500
Physical Dimensions16.6 x 19.8 inches

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