1958 Map of San Simeon

About this map

Hearst Castle stands as the central landmark of this coastal landscape, situated within the Hearst San Simeon State Historical Monument and overlooking the Pacific. The map details the transition from the shorelines of San Simeon Bay and San Simeon Point to the dramatic elevations of the Santa Lucia Range. Inland, the extensive Hearst Ranch is supported by its own infrastructure, including the Hearst Airport and various reservoirs. The terrain is deeply incised by drainages such as Arroyo de la Cruz and Arroyo Laguna, which flow toward the Cabrillo Highway. Further north, more isolated sites like Burnett Camp and Chileno Camp reflect the ranching and resource-based activity of the era. Genealogists and local historians can find subtle details like a solitary Grave located near Oak Knoll and the various survey markers and heliports used for land management.