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1942 Map of Point Conception, 1967 Print
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1942 Map of Point Conception

USGS Topo · Published 1967

About this map

Pt Conception stands as a pivotal navigational landmark where the California coastline makes its sharp northern turn, a landscape documented here by the Army Map Service during the early 1940s. The terrain is defined by a series of steep coastal canyons, including Sacate Canyon and Cuarta Canyon, which drop from the uplands toward the Santa Barbara Channel. This era of the coast was characterized by large ranching holdings and isolated railroad stops along the Southern Pacific line. Significant landholdings like the Bixby Ranch and Hollister Ranch dominate the coastal terrace, while the small settlement of San Augustin and the stop at Drake provide evidence of the scattered rail-dependent outposts. Along the shore, features such as Abalone Rock and Government Pt highlight the maritime importance of this headland, which remained largely undeveloped outside of these ranching and transportation corridors during the mid-twentieth century.

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Map Details

Date Portrayed1942
Date Published1967
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:62,500
Physical Dimensions16.6 x 21.7 inches

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Source Details

SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain