Handwritten school composition titled Rancho, prepared in connection with Rancho Santa Fe’s 50th anniversary in 1977. Adrian Miller describes the eucalyptus-lined landscape, wildlife, flowers, fields, and open spaces of Rancho Santa Fe and recounts the planting of eucalyptus trees for proposed use as railroad ties by the Santa Fe Railroad. The essay explains that the wood proved unsuitable for that purpose and describes the surviving trees as a defining symbol of the community. Miller reflects on Rancho Santa Fe’s growth and emphasizes the importance of preserving its distinctive landscape and character, concluding that the eucalyptus trees and the community’s unique qualities continue to endure.
