1965 Map of Santa Margarita

About this map

Santa Margarita and its immediate surroundings are captured here at a moment of mid-century transition, showing the intersection of rural ranching and growing residential pockets. The Southern Pacific railroad corridor serves as the primary north-south spine, running alongside the Salinas River and anchoring the settlements of Cushing and Garden Farms. The map illustrates a landscape of distinct elevation changes, with the prominent spine of Granite Ridge and the distinct formation of Chalk Hill overlooking the river valley. To the south, the village of Santa Margarita is detailed with its street grid, the Santa Margarita Cemetery, and a nearby Mobile Home Park, reflecting local development. Ranching heritage remains visible through named locations like Happy Valley Ranch, while various creek branches like Trout Creek and Huerhuero Creek delineate the drainage patterns of this San Luis Obispo County landscape.