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1948 Map of Lime Mountain

Name: 1948 Topographic Map of Lime Mountain
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1956
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1956

About this map

Santa Lucia Range peaks define this mid-century topography, where deep canyons and ridges dictate the flow of the local watershed. The Nacimiento River crosses the northern edge of the sheet, joined by tributary systems including Las Tablas Creek and Dip Creek. This 1948 field check, published by the Geological Survey and Corps of Engineers, captures a landscape of specialized encampments and small settlements before modern development altered the rural character of San Luis Obispo County.

Remote outposts like Camp Natoma are situated along the creek beds, while the settlement of Klau sits near the southern boundary. The presence of Snake Creek Road providing access to the interior suggests a working landscape tied to the rugged terrain of Lime Mountain. For researchers, the map clarifies the historical path of early mountain roads and the specific placement of mid-century canyon camps.