1958 Map of San Simeon

About this map

Hearst Castle and the sprawling Hearst Ranch dominate this coastal landscape as it appeared in the late 1950s. The map captures the interface between the Pacific Ocean and the steep terrain of Piedra Blanca, where the Hearst San Simeon State Historical Monument was already a designated landmark. Along the coast, San Simeon sits sheltered by San Simeon Point on the edge of San Simeon Bay, with the Cabrillo Highway serving as the primary transit corridor. Inland, the map reveals a network of canyons and peaks like Garrity Peak and Lone Tree Hill, interspersed with remote outposts such as Burnett Camp and Chileno Camp. The drainage patterns of Arroyo de la Cruz and Pico Creek illustrate the watershed that feeds into the bay, while numerous springs and a private heliport suggest the developed yet secluded nature of the Hearst estate during this era.