1952 Map of Nipomo
USGS Topo · Published 1953About this map
Huasna Valley and the surrounding coastal ranges of the Los Padres National Forest define this 1952 study. The landscape is characterized by a network of private holdings and early infrastructure, including numerous family-named landmarks such as Porter Ranch, Tar Spring Ranch, and Records Ranch. The map reveals the early industrial footprint of the region, featuring several Oil Wells (Aban'd) and the Iron Door Mine tucked into the canyons. Local education and community hubs are marked by the Santa Manuela School and Huasna School, while the presence of a Charcoal Kiln near the Arroyo Grande Creek suggests traditional resource extraction. In the southwest, the transition from the rugged ridges to the Nipomo Mesa and Santa Maria Valley marks the beginning of the more settled agricultural coastal plain.
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Editions of this 1952 Nipomo Map
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Historical Maps of Huasna Through Time
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