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1959 Map of Lompoc Hills

Name: 1959 Topographic Map of Lompoc Hills
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1960
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1960

About this map

Mission Vieja de la Purisima stands as a primary historical anchor on this landscape, situated just north of the White Hills where numerous Strip Mines and dumps reveal the mid-century industrial activity of the region. The map documents a complex drainage system where the Santa Ynez River meets Salsipuedes Creek, winding through deep canyons like Long Canyon and the Cañada de Salsipuedes.

Along the coast, the Southern Pacific railroad follows the shoreline of the Pacific Ocean, passing Jalama Beach Park and the rugged Punta Concepcion Ridge. This survey captures the transition from the agricultural operations at Jalama Ranch to the civic infrastructure of the Jalama School and the Hospital near the northern hills. The terrain is marked by prominent peaks such as Sudden Peak and Oak Mountain, with many remote areas accessible only via Jeep Trails and firebreaks.