1922 Map of Pozo

About this map

The upper headwaters of the Salinas River define this corner of San Luis Obispo County just after the first World War. The settlement at Pozo serves as a small anchor point within a landscape largely occupied by the Santa Barbara National Forest. At this time, the backcountry is dotted with rural educational outposts, including Huerhuero School, Highland School, and the remote New District School 1331, reflecting the scattered ranching and agricultural communities that relied on the seasonal flows of Pozo Creek and Huerhuero Creek. The topography is dominated by the steep rises of the La Panza Range, featuring prominent landmarks like Black Mtn and Las Chiches. Tracing the numerous canyons, such as Fraser Canyon and American Canyon, reveals the primitive road network that once connected these isolated mountain valleys.