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1959 Map of Simmler

Name: 1959 Topographic Map of Simmler
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1982
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1982

About this map

The Carrizo Plain and the eastern edge of the Temblor Range dominate this 1959 survey, updated with 1982 revisions. The settlement at Simmler serves as a focal point, supported by the Community Hall and the nearby Goodwin Ranch Airport. This arid landscape is shaped by the extraction of local resources, evidenced by multiple Strip Mine operations and industrial Grain sites.

Water management is central to life in this part of San Luis Obispo County, as seen in the presence of Soda Lake, Thompson Spring, and various wells and springs scattered across the terrain. Elevations are meticulously recorded, including the VABM Turkey 2819 benchmark. The map reveals the early infrastructure of the region, including the Jeep Trail routes that cross the basin floor, providing a detailed view of the rural and industrial character of the valley before modern expansion.