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1943 Map of Paso Robles

Name: 1943 Topographic Map of Paso Robles
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1943
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1943

About this map

The Salinas River valley serves as the central corridor for this mid-century topographic record, anchoring the growth of Paso Robles and its neighboring agricultural communities. The Southern Pacific Railroad parallels the river, connecting several small sidings and towns like Templeton and Wellsona. In the north, the Camp Roberts Military Reservation dominates the landscape, established just years prior as a training site during the war era.

Beyond the river, the map reveals a countryside punctuated by small educational and religious centers, including the San Miguel Mission and several rural schoolhouses such as Geneseo School and Union School. This landscape shows a distinct transition from the established river settlements to more isolated family holdings like Hillman Ranch and the winding canyons of the Estrella River and Huerhuero Creek systems.