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1965 Map of Morro Bay North

Name: 1965 Topographic Map of Morro Bay North
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1993
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1993

About this map

Whale Rock Reservoir dominates the coastal foothills in this mapping of the Central Coast, marking a landscape defined by sharp canyons and seasonal drainages. Established just north of Morro Bay, the map captures the intersection of expanding suburban infrastructure and the protected wilderness of the Los Padres National Forest. The transition from the Pacific Ocean shoreline at Morro Strand State Beach into the rugged interior follows the paths of Cottontail Creek, Toro Creek, and San Bernardo Creek.

Institutional development is concentrated near the coast, including the Del Mar Sch and a High Sch. Further inland, the terrain is sparsely populated, characterized by isolated springs like Beauty Spring and topographic landmarks such as Rusty Peak. This edition, revised with photogrammetry from the late 1980s, reflects the mid-century water management projects and the enduring grazing and mining history found at various Quarry and Borrow Pit sites throughout the hills.