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1959 Map of Lompoc

Name: 1959 Topographic Map of Lompoc
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1976
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1976

About this map

The city of Lompoc dominates the valley floor in this mid-century survey, revealing a landscape defined by institutional growth and agricultural transition. To the north, the massive footprint of Vandenberg Air Force Base and the Branch US Disciplinary Barracks Military Reservation mark the era's significant military presence. Cultural history is preserved at the La Purisima Mission State Historical Monument, where the Mission La Purisima Concepcion stands against the backdrop of the Purisima Hills.

Transportation and industry are anchored by the Southern Pacific railroad, including specialized spurs like White Hills Siding and Parks-Lead Siding that serviced the local economy. The grid of Lompoc is dotted with neighborhood landmarks such as Hapgood Sch and Union High Sch, while the Santa Ynez River meanders through the center of the sheet, separating the urban core from the Santa Rita Hills.