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1949 Map of Williams Hill

Name: 1949 Topographic Map of Williams Hill
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1979
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1979

About this map

Lockwood and the crossroads at Martinus Corner anchor the northern landscape of this mid-century survey, where the agricultural plains meet the rising coastal range. The terrain is deeply incised by countless drainages like Glau Canyon and Williams Canyon, which channel toward the San Antonio River valley. A significant portion of the southern area is dominated by the Fort Hunter Liggett Military Reservation, showing the intersection of rural life and defense needs.

The 1970s updates reveal the creation of the San Antonio Reservoir, a major transformation that altered the hydrology around Deer Creek. Local landmarks such as the San Antonio Union Sch, a small Cem, and a remote Landing Strip provide specific touchpoints for family historians. The abundance of marked windmills across the flats highlights the importance of water management in this California landscape.