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1952 Map of Pozo

Name: 1952 Topographic Map of Pozo
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1961
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1961

About this map

The Salinas River headwaters and the sprawling backcountry of the Los Padres National Forest anchor this 1950s-era study of San Luis Obispo County. The tiny community of Pozo serves as the central hub, home to the Pozo Sch and surrounded by a landscape of rugged canyons and family-named landmarks like Pippin Corner and Wilson Corner. To the west, the Salinas Reservoir stands as a significant hydrological feature, while the southeastern reaches are dominated by the high terrain of the Garcia National Forest.

Evidence of historical extraction is found at the Red Eagle Mine and Rinconada Mine, reflecting the region's mineral interests. The map preserves the names of numerous remote camps and springs, such as La Panza Camp and Fernandez Spring, which were vital waypoints for ranchers and foresters. Fire lookouts atop Black Mtn Lookout and Hi Mtn Lookout provide a clear sense of the area's forest management history.