1949 Map of Bradley

About this map

Camp Roberts Military Reservation dominates the southern landscape of this 1949 survey, straddling the border between Monterey and San Luis Obispo counties. The settlement of Bradley serves as a central hub along the Southern Pacific railroad line, positioned where the Salinas River winds through the valley floor. The convergence of three major waterways—the Salinas, the San Antonio River, and the Nacimiento River—dictates the local topography and agricultural patterns. These river systems are flanked by prominent terrain features such as Hames Valley and several deeply etched canyons including Buttle Canyon and Portuguese Canyon. Military infrastructure is evident in the southeastern quadrant, featuring a Rifle Range and the outlying Nacimiento Ranch, illustrating the transition from ranching to mid-century tactical land use.