1919 Map of San Simeon

About this map

San Simeon and the Hearst Ranch anchor this rugged coastal landscape during the late First World War era. The rugged terrain of the Santa Lucia Range and the Piedra Blanca peaks meets the Pacific Ocean at San Simeon Bay, where coastal life centered around early landings and cattle ranching. Inland, the map reveals a shift from maritime activities to upland mining, with several sites including the Ocean View Mine and Keystone Mine marked as abandoned, signaling a change in the local economy.