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2012 Map of Shandon

Name: 2012 Topographic Map of Shandon
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2012
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2012

About this map

Shandon and the wide plains of Shandon Flat anchor this Central Coast landscape, where agricultural history is mapped through numerous family-named ranching operations. The Estrella River winds through the southern portion of the sheet, joined by Indian Cr and Pine Cr which drain the many canyons to the north. These drainage patterns define the local geography, with named features like McMillan Canyon and Shedd Canyon carving the terrain between grazing lands.

Evidence of established land ownership is visible in the distribution of Kester Ranch, Hillman Ranch, and Eddy Ranch, while the community center of Shandon is home to Clark Memorial Park near the junction of 1st St and Shandon Rd. The map provides a detailed view of the rural road network, including Truesdale Rd and Starkey Rd, which connect these remote holdings across the San Luis Obispo County interior.