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2012 Map of San Luis Obispo

Name: 2012 Topographic Map of San Luis Obispo
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2012
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2012

About this map

San Luis Obispo sits at a geographic crossroads where the Los Osos Valley meets the volcanic peaks of the Morros. This modern survey illustrates the expansive reach of the California Polytechnic State University San Luis Obispo Campus and the adjacent military and correctional facilities of Camp San Luis Obispo and the California Mens Colony. The landscape is dominated by distinctive peaks including Bishop Peak, Chumash Peak, and Cerro San Luis Obispo, which define the local horizon.

Water management and local history are etched into the terrain, from the Chorro Reservoir and Laguna Lake to the historic Old Mission Cem and Sutcliffe Cem located near the city center. The infrastructure follows the natural corridors of San Luis Obispo Creek and Chorro Creek, while the Southern Pacific Railroad tracks navigate the ascent toward Cuesta Pass, showing the continued importance of this mountain crossing for coastal transit.