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1952 Map of Pozo

Name: 1952 Topographic Map of Pozo
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1954
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1954

About this map

Pozo and its surrounding ranchlands are captured here in the early 1950s, revealing a landscape defined by the upper Salinas River and the rugged reaches of the Los Padres National Forest. The settlement of Pozo serves as a central hub, complete with the Pozo Sch and connections via Pozo Road. To the west, the Salinas Reservoir stands as a significant hydrological feature, collecting waters from Salsipuedes Creek and Alamo Creek.

Resource extraction and seasonal camps dot the foothills, including the Red Eagle Mine and Rinconada Mine, while the northern portion of the map shows the transition into more open country near Wilson Corner and the Camatti Ranch. This survey provides a clear view of the complex drainage systems of the Huerhuero Creek and its many branches, illustrating the difficult terrain of Garcia Mountain and Lucia Mountain before modern development patterns altered the local orientation.