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1919 Map of Paso Robles
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1919 Map of Paso Robles

USGS Topo · Published 1919

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The Salinas River valley in the late 1910s reveals a landscape of established ranching and nascent orchards centered on Paso Robles. The Southern Pacific (Coast Division) railroad corridor dictates the region's growth, connecting the historic San Miguel Mission in the north to the burgeoning community of Atascadero in the south. Between these hubs, rural life is anchored by a dense network of country schoolhouses, such as Dry Creek School and Bethel School, which served the scattered families of the Huerhuero and Asuncion land grants. Beyond the valley floor, the terrain transitions into the canyons and ridges of the Coast Range, where routes like Adelaida Road and Cayucos Road provided essential links to the coast. The presence of Lake Ysabel and the numerous named canyons like Peachy Canyon illustrate the complex hydrology and topography that shaped the early 20th-century development of San Luis Obispo County.

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Map Details

Date Portrayed1919
Date Published1919
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:62,500
Physical Dimensions16.64 x 20.19 inches

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Source Details

SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain