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1982 Map of Point Sur

Name: 1982 Topographic Map of Point Sur
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1982
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1982

About this map

The Santa Lucia Range and the Sierra de Salinas dominate this coastal section of California, illustrating the dramatic transition from the high peaks of the Ventana Wilderness to the agricultural expanses of the Salinas River valley. The map documents the early 1980s landscape, featuring a mix of federal and state lands including the Fort Hunter Liggett Military Reservation and Pinnacles National Monument. Along the shoreline, the Pacific Ocean meets landmarks such as the Point Sur Lighthouse and Andrew Molera State Park, while State Hwy 1 provides the primary coastal artery.

In the fertile valley to the east, the Southern Pacific railroad corridor connects centers like King City, Soledad, and Greenfield. The map preserves several Mexican land grant boundaries, such as Ex-Mission Soledad and Posa de los Ositos, which provide a window into the region's complex history of land ownership and settlement. Research-worthy sites range from the Soledad State Prison to remote outposts like Jamesburg and The Indians.