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1961 Map of Paso Robles

Name: 1961 Topographic Map of Paso Robles
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1968
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1968

About this map

The Salinas River corridor defines the geography of this mid-century survey, anchoring a network of small agricultural settlements and historic landmarks. The Mission San Miguel Arcangel stands near the northern boundary, marking the region's colonial heritage, while the town of Paso Robles serves as the central hub, situated just north of Capital Hill. The landscape is characterized by a transition from the river valley into several canyons, including Keyes Canyon and Ranchito Canyon, which drain into the Estrella River system to the northeast.

Transportation and institutional development are prominent, with the Southern Pacific Railroad and U.S. Highway 101 tracking the river. The map details the local educational and civic infrastructure of the era, from the Paso Robles State Sch for Boys to more remote rural sites like the Geneseo Sch and the Estrella Adobe Ch. Large-scale land use is represented by the Camp Roberts Military Reservation in the northwest and the Paso Robles County Airport on the plateau east of the river.