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1961 Map of Shandon

Name: 1961 Topographic Map of Shandon
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1962
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1962

About this map

The Estrella River meanders through the central valley of this 1961 survey, carving a path through the alluvial plains of Gruenhagen Flat and Shandon Flat. The settlement of Shandon serves as the local hub, featuring a Fire Control Station and Clark Memorial Park, while Whitley Gardens sits to the west. This area of San Luis Obispo County is defined by a dense network of drainage systems, including Shimmin Canyon, McMillan Canyon, and Pine Canyon, many of which were historically punctuated by vital water sources like Morgenson Springs and Lyon Spring.

Land use patterns are clearly visible through the presence of an Airstrip near Murphy Hill and scattered Oil Wells. The map also traces various Pipelines and local thoroughfares like Truesdale Rd, documenting the infrastructure supporting the region's agricultural and industrial activity. Small-scale details, such as the noted Grain storage and numerous Artesian Wells, provide specific evidence of the water-dependent ranching and farming operations that shaped the valley's development.