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1942 Map of Point Arguello
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1942 Map of Point Arguello

USGS Topo · Published 1942

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Tranquillon Mtn towers over this coastal stretch of Santa Barbara County, where the Santa Ynez Mountains meet the Pacific. The landscape is defined by deep coastal canyons such as Cañada Honda and Cañada de las Agujas, draining toward a shoreline marked by hazardous landmarks like Pt Pedernales Promontory Off Shore Rock. Transportation and industry center on the Southern Pacific railroad corridor, which services coastal stops at Honda, Arguello, and Sudden. In the interior, the presence of the Union Sugar Co E Monument and nearby Artesia Sch suggests an economy rooted in large-scale agriculture and land holdings. Educational infrastructure for these rural ranching communities is visible through scattered institutions like Lynden Sch and Honda Sch, while maritime safety is maintained via the Signal Tower and Coast Guard station near Point Arguello.

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Map Details

Date Portrayed1942
Date Published1942
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:62,500
Physical Dimensions17.06 x 22 inches

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SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain