1919 Map of Bradley

About this map

The confluence of the Salinas River and its major tributaries, including the San Antonio River and Nacimiento River, defines the landscape of southern Monterey and northern San Luis Obispo counties during the early twentieth century. This era shows a valley system transitioning into a structured ranching and agricultural economy, anchored by the Southern Pacific Railroad corridor which serves stations like Bradley and the remote Getty Siding. The map records a network of country schools that once served these dispersed communities, from the Hames Valley School in the west to the Sargent School in the north.