Avila Beach and the coastal communities of Central California define this 2015 survey, where the Santa Lucia foothills meet the Pacific. The landscape is dominated by the Irish Hills and several significant drainages, including San Luis Obispo Cr and Pismo Cr. Further inland, the San Luis County Regional Airport serves as a modern hub south of San Luis Obispo, while the southern reaches of the map track the development of Pismo Beach and Grover Beach. Local landmarks like Pirates Cove and Smugglers Cave highlight the rugged coastline, while thermal features such as Sycamore Springs and Ontario Hot Springs indicate the area's geological character. This map traces the transition from the high ridges of Indian Knob down to the coastal terraces of Shell Beach and Sunset Palisades.
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1897 · Port Harford
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1897 · San Luis Obispo
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1897 · Cayucos
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1897 · Arroyo Grande
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1900 · San Luis
USGS Topo · 1:125,000
1937 · Cayucos
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1941 · Port San Luis
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1942 · San Luis Obispo
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1942 · Arroyo Grande
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1943 · Cayucos
USGS Topo · 1:62,500