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1968 Map of Paicines

Name: 1968 Topographic Map of Paicines
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1984
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1984

About this map

The San Andreas Rift Zone dominates this 1968 landscape, slicing northwest to southeast through the rugged canyons of the Gabilan Range. Along this geologic boundary, the map records the rural settlement of Paicines, where the San Benito River and Tres Pinos Creek converge. The area reflects a late-1960s ranching and agricultural economy, characterized by the expansive Paicines Ranch, scattered wells, and specialized infrastructure like the Aqueduct and several pipelines.

Evidence of local education and travel is preserved in the Cienega Sch and the winding course of Limekiln Road. To the west, the terrain rises sharply toward McPhails Peak and Harlan Mtn, separated by deep drainage systems such as Sulphur Canyon and Stone Creek. This survey captures the valley's development before later modern updates, marking sites like the Gaging Station and a local Landing Strip near the small settlement of Airline.