1952 Map of Santa Barbara

About this map

Santa Barbara is depicted here in a period of mid-century transition, with the coastal city constrained by the dramatic rise of the Santa Ynez Mountains to the north. The map showcases a dense network of local schools and civic landmarks, from the historic Santa Barbara Mission and St Anthonys Seminary to the Santa Barbara College campus near the harbor. The Southern Pacific railroad follows the shoreline, passing the Andree Clark Bird Refuge and Santa Barbara Cemetery as it heads toward Montecito.