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1965 Map of San Luis Obispo

Name: 1965 Topographic Map of San Luis Obispo
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1986
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1986

About this map

San Luis Obispo serves as the focal point of this mid-1960s study, showcasing the city's development alongside major academic and military institutions. The urban center is anchored by the historic Old Mission and the Courthouse, while the northern edge of town is dominated by the sprawling campus of California State Polytechnic College, complete with its own airport. To the northwest, the Camp San Luis Obispo National Guard Reservation occupies a significant portion of the valley, situated between the volcanic peaks of Cerro Romualdo and Chumash Peak.

Resource extraction and transportation infrastructure define the surrounding hills, with the Southern Pacific railroad winding through the Cuesta Pass and various mining operations like the La Trinidad Mine and Primera Mine dotting the northern ridges. The map also reveals specialized facilities such as the Loma Sanitarium and several local schools, reflecting the community's growth during this era of California's Central Coast history.