1982 Map of Santa Barbara

About this map

Santa Barbara and the coastal corridor of the early 1980s are defined by the narrow margin of habitable land between the Santa Ynez Mountains and the Santa Barbara Channel. This survey provides a meticulous view of the regional infrastructure before late-century expansion, detailing the path of the Southern Pacific Railroad and US Highway 101 as they connect coastal hubs like Ventura, Carpinteria, and Oxnard. The map captures a high concentration of institutional and military installations, including the University of California Santa Barbara, the Point Mugu Naval Air Station, and the Camarillo State Hospital.