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1959 Map of Los Olivos

Name: 1959 Topographic Map of Los Olivos
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1982
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1982

About this map

Santa Ynez Valley ranching and small-town life define this transition from the valley floor into the southern reaches of the Los Padres National Forest. The settlement of Los Olivos sits at the junction of Foxen Canyon Road and the Figueroa Mountain Road, serving as a central hub for the surrounding College Rancho and nearby Ballard. The landscape is etched with complex drainage systems, including Alamo Pintado Creek and Zaca Creek, which flow south from the Solomon Hills and the rugged highlands of La Laguna (Gutierrez).

Educational and cultural landmarks are visible across the foothills, from Midland School in the north to Valley School and Oak Hill Memorial Cemetery further south. The map documents the persistent agricultural footprint of the region, noting numerous oil wells and established estates like Rancho Los Olivos and the Bar G O Ranch. This 1982 revision incorporates changes to the road network while preserving the 1950s baseline topography of these historic ranching grounds.