1948 Map of Templeton

About this map

The Salinas River valley in the late 1940s is defined by its deep Spanish land grant heritage, with the boundaries of the Paso de Robles Grant, Santa Ysabel Grant, and Asuncion Grant still clearly delineated. The Southern Pacific railroad serves as the central artery for the region, connecting the northern hub of Paso Robles through Templeton toward Atascadero in the south. The landscape is a mixture of agricultural utility and early aviation, featuring Poultry Farms alongside Sherwood Field.