1956 Map of Lopez Point

About this map

Mining Ridge and the steep slopes of the Los Padres National Forest define this coastal landscape as it appeared in the mid-1950s. The map illustrates a coastline shaped by complex geology, from the Rock Slide West near Slates Hot Springs to the southern reaches of Limekiln Creek. Settlement is sparse, limited to small outposts like Lucia and remote mountain camps such as Lower Bee Camp and Trail Spring Camp. Along the shoreline, the presence of the Sea Otter Game Refuge and John Little State Park indicates a mid-century focus on conservation and public land management.