1947 Map of Lucia

About this map

The Santa Lucia Range dominates this 1947 survey of the Big Sur coast, where the steep mountains meet the Pacific Ocean. This map documents a transitional era for remote Monterey County settlements like Lucia P.O. and Tassajara Hot Springs before modern infrastructure fully transformed the region. The landscape is defined by deep canyons such as McWay Canyon and Partington Creek, with coastal access points including Anderson Landing and Rockland Landing hinting at the maritime history of this isolated stretch. Local educational and social life is marked by the Seaview School and Redwood School, while family names are preserved through landmarks like Anderson Peak, Higgins Cabin, and the Higgins Trail. The inclusion of a Military Reservation near the southern coast reflects the strategic importance of the shoreline during the mid-20th century.