1919 Map of Bradley

About this map

The Salinas River valley forms the primary corridor of this 1917 survey, where the Pacific Coast Line railroad dictates the local economy and settlement pattern. Near the town of Bradley, the river system branches into the San Antonio River and Nacimiento River, creating a complex network of canyons and valleys. The map documents a rural society organized around small schools and family-named ranches, such as the Bee Rock School and the Lynch Ranch in the southern hills. Notable features include Getty Siding and Wunpost along the rail line, and the inland settlement of Pleyto, which sits at the junction of several canyons. The survey also captures the border between Monterey and San Luis Obispo counties, illustrating the transition from the alluvial Hames Valley to the more varied terrain around Tierra Redonda Mountain.