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1953 Map of Sacate, 1963 Print
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1953 Map of Sacate

USGS Topo · Published 1963

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The Santa Ynez Mountains descend sharply to meet the Santa Barbara Channel along this coastal stretch of Southern California in the early 1950s. The landscape is defined by the steep southern slopes of the Nuestra Señora Del Refugio land grant, carved by numerous steep canyons such as Cañada de Santa Anita and Cañada del Sacate. Human presence is concentrated along the narrow coastal shelf, where the Southern Pacific railroad tracks hug the shoreline, connecting small coastal points like Sacate, Drake, and San Augustine. Inland, the terrain remains primarily agricultural and undeveloped, marked by sites like the Santa Anita Ranch and a remote Sulphur Well. This era captures the Gaviota Coast before significant modern highway expansion, showing the intricate network of canyons and arroyos, including Arroyo El Bulito, that dictate the movement of both water and early coastal transit.

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Map Details

Date Portrayed1953
Date Published1963
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:24,000
Physical Dimensions22 x 26.8 inches

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SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain