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==Overview==
 
==Overview==
 
Camp Roberts is a 42,768 acre U.S. Army camp located along Highway 101 in Monterey and San Luis Obispo Counties.
 
Camp Roberts is a 42,768 acre U.S. Army camp located along Highway 101 in Monterey and San Luis Obispo Counties.
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==History in the Central Coast of California==
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* Camp Roberts is located a few miles north of Mission San Miguel de Archangel which was founded in 1797.
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** The land of Camp Roberts was part of the original Mission land.
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* The Mexican government declared independence from Spain in 1826.
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* The Mexican government closed down the missions and distributed their land to favored individuals and families.
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* Through a series of sub-grants, the land became El Rancho Nacimiento, a 44,000-acre piece of land.
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** This was the original size of Camp Roberts.
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* While these land trades were happening, the Territory of California was admitted into the United States, formalizing American control over the area.
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* In 1902, Congress authorized a study to locate lands suitable for development of new military posts, and Rancho Nacimiento was one of them.
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* In 1940, Congress authorized the funds for the Army to lease Rancho Nacimiento and five adjoining ranches.
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** In 1943, the Army purchased all the leased parcels and additional land.
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* Construction began in November of 1940 and took approximately 9 months.
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** During construction it was officially named Camp Roberts.
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* In March 1941, Camp Roberts officially began its mission as one of the world's largest training sites.
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* The Army officially closed Camp Roberts in April 1970.
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* In 1972, the California Army National Guard received control of the Camp to establish a Reserve Component training and mobilization facility.
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** Camp Roberts is operated in this fashion today.
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==Current Land Use==
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== Disclaimer ==
 
== Disclaimer ==
  
 
This page may contain student work completed as part of assigned coursework. It may not be accurate. It does not necessary reflect the opinion or policy of [http://csumb.edu CSUMB], its staff, or students.
 
This page may contain student work completed as part of assigned coursework. It may not be accurate. It does not necessary reflect the opinion or policy of [http://csumb.edu CSUMB], its staff, or students.

Revision as of 12:06, 2 March 2021

A organizational summary by the ENVS 560/L Watershed Systems class at CSUMB.

Overview

Camp Roberts is a 42,768 acre U.S. Army camp located along Highway 101 in Monterey and San Luis Obispo Counties.

History in the Central Coast of California

  • Camp Roberts is located a few miles north of Mission San Miguel de Archangel which was founded in 1797.
    • The land of Camp Roberts was part of the original Mission land.
  • The Mexican government declared independence from Spain in 1826.
  • The Mexican government closed down the missions and distributed their land to favored individuals and families.
  • Through a series of sub-grants, the land became El Rancho Nacimiento, a 44,000-acre piece of land.
    • This was the original size of Camp Roberts.
  • While these land trades were happening, the Territory of California was admitted into the United States, formalizing American control over the area.
  • In 1902, Congress authorized a study to locate lands suitable for development of new military posts, and Rancho Nacimiento was one of them.
  • In 1940, Congress authorized the funds for the Army to lease Rancho Nacimiento and five adjoining ranches.
    • In 1943, the Army purchased all the leased parcels and additional land.
  • Construction began in November of 1940 and took approximately 9 months.
    • During construction it was officially named Camp Roberts.
  • In March 1941, Camp Roberts officially began its mission as one of the world's largest training sites.
  • The Army officially closed Camp Roberts in April 1970.
  • In 1972, the California Army National Guard received control of the Camp to establish a Reserve Component training and mobilization facility.
    • Camp Roberts is operated in this fashion today.

Current Land Use

Disclaimer

This page may contain student work completed as part of assigned coursework. It may not be accurate. It does not necessary reflect the opinion or policy of CSUMB, its staff, or students.