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2018 Map of Oceano

Name: 2018 Topographic Map of Oceano
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2018
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2018

About this map

The coastal dunes and agricultural valleys of San Luis Obispo County are captured in this 2018 survey, revealing the complex landscape of the Central Coast. Grover Beach and Oceano dominate the northwestern shoreline, while the historic Uprr corridor threads through the region, supporting the area's movement and industry. The map highlights a unique chain of freshwater bodies east of the coast, including Willow Lake, Hospital Lake, and Bolsa Chica Lake, which punctuate the lowlands between the urban centers and the rising terrain of Newsom Ridge.

Further inland, the transition from coastal plains to canyons is marked by settlements like Los Berros and the modern developments of Blacklake and Woodlands. The topography is defined by the Arroyo Grande Valley and smaller drainages like Corbit Canyon and Los Berros Canyon. Genealogists and local historians can locate established landmarks such as the Halcyon Cem and the Oceano County Airport, alongside numerous family-named roads that trace the region's ranching and residential growth.