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1961 Map of Bryson

Name: 1961 Topographic Map of Bryson
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1968
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1968

About this map

The Hunter Liggett Military Reservation dominates the northern and central landscape of this survey, encompassing diverse terrain from the San Antonio River valley to the heights of the Santa Lucia Range. This 1960s snapshot shows a region transitionally balanced between military operations and rural California life. Small agricultural and civic hubs like Jolon, Lockwood, and Bryson are visible, serving as anchors for the local community alongside features like the San Antonio Union Sch.

To the south, the terrain steepens as it enters the Los Padres National Forest, where the Nacimiento River carves through the southern hills near The Cantinas. The map preserves the locations of several private estates and airstrips, including the Smith Ranch and Alamo Airstrip, reflecting a time when private aviation and large-scale ranching were integral to the rugged Monterey County interior before more modern developments took hold.