1959 Map of Lompoc

Settlement patterns show a growing residential grid in Lompoc, supported by local institutions like Maple Sch, Hapgood Sch, and the Lompoc Evergreen Cem. To the northwest, the map reveals the southern boundary of Vandenberg Air Force Base as it appeared during the early Cold War era, while the surrounding Purisima Hills and Santa Rita Hills are marked with numerous oil wells, indicating the importance of petroleum extraction to the local economy alongside the valley's traditional ranching and farming.