1959 Map of Santa Ynez

About this map

The Santa Ynez Valley is the focal point of this mid-century survey, showing a landscape defined by the winding course of the Santa Ynez River and extensive ranching properties. Significant landholdings like the Juan y Lolita Ranch and San Lucas Ranch occupy the fertile plains near the river, while the town of Santa Ynez is centered around local institutions such as Santa Ynez Union High School. Purple photorevision updates from the mid-1970s trace the expansion of the town and the development of the Santa Ynez Airport. To the south, the terrain rises sharply into the Santa Ynez Mountains within the Los Padres National Forest. Here, the map details the rugged ascent via Refugio Road toward Refugio Pass and Bald Mtn, illustrating the transition from valley floor to the high ridges overlooking the coast.