Old Maps of Jensen, California for Metal Detecting

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Jensen, CA maps

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  1. 1912 Map of Capitola, 1955 Print
    1912 Map of Capitola, 1955 Print
    1912 Capitola
    1955 Print · USGS
    The northern Monterey Bay coast thrived at the start of the twentieth century as a hub of rail transport and agriculture. Genealogists can locate family schoolhouses like Amesto School or Beach School and trace the early waterfront at Port Watsonville and Moss.
    2 unique versions available

  2. 1914 Map of Capitola
    1914 Map of Capitola
    1914 Capitola
    1914 Print · USGS
    The northern reaches of Monterey Bay come alive in this pre-war survey of the Central Coast. Researchers can trace the Southern Pacific RR through early settlements like Capitola and Aptos, or locate old landmarks like Camp Goodall and Liveoak School.
    6 unique versions available

  3. 1940 Map of Capitola
    1940 Map of Capitola
    1940 Capitola
    1940 Print · USGS
    Coastal Monterey Bay comes alive in the late 1930s, showing a landscape of rail-linked beach towns and sprawling ranchos. Genealogists and historians can trace family-named schools and early airfields like Santa Cruz Airport, Camp McQuaide, and the original rail stops of the Southern Pacific.

  4. 1948 Map of Santa Cruz
    1948 Map of Santa Cruz
    1948 Santa Cruz
    1948 Print · USGS
    The Central Coast and San Joaquin Valley meet in this mid-century look at the region's agricultural and military geography. Genealogists and historians can trace the paths of El Camino Real, locate family farms near Hollister, or study the footprint of the Fort Ord Military Reservation.
    2 unique versions available

  5. 1954 Map of Moss Landing, 1955 Print
    1954 Map of Moss Landing, 1955 Print
    1954 Moss Landing
    1955 Print · USGS
    The Monterey Bay coastline in the mid-fifties is a study in tidal wetlands and maritime industry centered on the deep waters of Monterey Canyon. Genealogists and local historians can locate the Castroville Moss Ldg Cem, the Moss Landing Union School, and the early layout of Castroville.
    7 unique versions available

  6. 1955 Map of Santa Cruz
    1955 Map of Santa Cruz
    1955 Santa Cruz
    1955 Print · USGS
    Coastal Monterey Bay and the fertile Salinas Valley are captured here during the post-war expansion of the mid-fifties. Researchers can trace the era's rail-and-road network via the Southern Pacific lines and find landmarks like Fort Ord or the Lonoak School.

  7. 1957 Map of Santa Cruz
    1957 Map of Santa Cruz
    1957 Santa Cruz
    1957 Print · USGS
    Central California comes into sharp focus during the late fifties, from the fog-swept Monterey Bay to the sun-drenched San Joaquin Valley. Genealogists and historians can trace the mid-century footprints of Fort Ord Military Reservation, the Southern Pacific line, and the historic streets of San Juan Bautista.

  8. 1958 Map of Santa Cruz
    1958 Map of Santa Cruz
    1958 Santa Cruz
    1958 Print · USGS
    Coastal California and the central valleys are shown during the mid-fifties, capturing a landscape of massive military reserves and vital rail arteries. Genealogists and historians can trace the Southern Pacific line through Salinas or explore the early footprints of the Fort Ord Military Reservation and San Juan Bautista.
    2 unique versions available

  9. 1965 Map of Santa Cruz, 1968 Print
    1965 Map of Santa Cruz, 1968 Print
    1965 Santa Cruz
    1968 Print · USGS
    The Central Coast and San Joaquin Valley meet here during the mid-sixties, capturing the growth of agricultural and coastal hubs. Trace the historic Southern Pacific RR lines and locate sites like the Presidio of Monterey or Pinnacles National Monument.

  10. 1974 Map of Monterey, 1977 Print
    1974 Map of Monterey, 1977 Print
    1974 Monterey
    1977 Print · USGS
    The Central Coast and San Joaquin Valley meet in this mid-seventies survey of the Monterey region. Genealogists and historians can locate Spanish-era sites like the San Antonio de Padua Mission, early industrial markers such as the New Idria Mine, and coastal landmarks like the Point Sur Lighthouse.

  11. 1983 Map of Monterey, 1984 Print
    1983 Map of Monterey, 1984 Print
    1983 Monterey
    1984 Print · USGS
    Coastal Monterey and the Salinas Valley appear in the early eighties as a hub of military activity and deep-rooted agriculture. Researchers can trace historic land grant boundaries like Rancho Buena Vista or locate sites like Mission San Juan Bautista and Spreckels.
    2 unique versions available

  12. 2021 Map of Moss Landing, 2021 Print
    2021 Map of Moss Landing, 2021 Print
    2021 Moss Landing
    2021 Print · USGS
    The Monterey Bay coast and its intricate sloughs are charted here in the early 2020s, showing a landscape defined by water and salt air. Genealogists and historians can trace the streets of Castroville and locate the Castroville Moss Landing Cem near the mouth of the Old Salinas River.

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