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1954 Map of Wells Ranch

USGS Topo · Published 1967

About this map

The Carrizo Plain and the sharp linear feature of the Elkhorn Scarp dominate the topography of this San Luis Obispo County survey. Ranching infrastructure is central to the landscape, with the Kern County Land Co Ranch, Seaback Ranch, and Wells Ranch serving as primary hubs for livestock operations. This era of land use is defined by scattered Grain Tanks and Water Tanks that sustained agricultural efforts in a region where water sources like Wells Spring and Semper Spr were vital. To the southwest, the Caliente Range rises abruptly, dissected by numerous deep drainages including Abbott Canyon and Sulphur Canyon. A notable historical landmark, The Old Adobe, sits north of the mountains, suggesting earlier settlement patterns before the mid-century ranching layout was established. The map meticulously records the township and range lines that gridded this remote territory during the mid-1950s.

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Map Details

Date Portrayed1954
Date Published1967
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:24000
Physical Dimensions22 x 26.8 inches

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Source Details

SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain