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1948 Map of Ranchito Canyon, 1965 Print
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1948 Map of Ranchito Canyon

USGS Topo · Published 1965

About this map

Vineyard Canyon and Ranchito Canyon dominate this 1948 topographic study of the central California coast range, where the county line between Monterey County and San Luis Obispo County bisects a landscape of deep drainages and narrow ridges. The terrain is characterized by long, parallel canyons including Lowes Canyon and Hog Canyon, which define the water-scarce environment of the era. Settlement is sparse, represented primarily by the Ellis Sch and scattered Windmill sites, indicating the importance of groundwater for the remote agricultural operations and cattle ranching typical of this region during the mid-century. This map, based on 1947 aerial photography, provides a clear record of the rural infrastructure before modern development, marking the primitive road networks and property divisions that follow the natural topography of the canyons.

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Map Details

Date Portrayed1948
Date Published1965
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:24,000
Physical Dimensions22 x 26.8 inches

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Source Details

SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain