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1948 Map of Point Arguello
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1948 Map of Point Arguello

USGS Topo · Published 1948

About this map

Arguello sits along a treacherous stretch of the California coast, where the Southern Pacific railroad hugs the narrow shelf between the bluffs and the Pacific Ocean. This post-war survey, compiled from wartime 1942 records and 1946 aerial photography, reveals a landscape dominated by strategic coastal defense and the rugged geometry of the Santa Ynez Mountains meeting the sea. The map details the proximity of the Lompoc Mil Res (Approx) and the Punta De La Concepcion Mil Res (Approx), reflecting the military importance of this promontory during the 1940s. Significant coastal landmarks like Pt Arguello and Pt Pedernales are charted alongside the steep drainage of Honda Canyon, providing a precise record of the topography and sounding depths before later 20th-century developments altered the region's accessibility.

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Map Details

Date Portrayed1948
Date Published1948
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:24,000
Physical Dimensions22.02 x 29.01 inches

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This is the sole edition of this map. No revisions or reprints were ever made.

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Source Details

SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain