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1965 Map of Santa Margarita

Name: 1965 Topographic Map of Santa Margarita
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1979
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1979

About this map

The Asistencia de Santa Margarita (Ruins) stands as a focal point for local history along the Salinas River, marking the site of an early Spanish colonial mission outpost. This mid-1960s landscape shows the transition from the ranching heritage of Happy Valley Ranch to the organized settlement of Santa Margarita. The Southern Pacific railroad corridor follows the river valley, facilitating the movement of goods through Cushing and past the agricultural plots of Garden Farms.

Geographical landmarks like Granite Ridge and Chalk Hill define the local topography, while the network of creeks including Huerhuero Creek and Trout Creek drain into the Salinas. For the genealogist or researcher, the map identifies specific community infrastructure from the Santa Margarita Cemetery to the Santa Margarita Fire Control Station, providing a detailed look at the rural development of San Luis Obispo County during this era.