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1941 Map of Cape San Martin

Name: 1941 Topographic Map of Cape San Martin
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1941
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1941

About this map

Mining and ranching define the central California coast along the Coast Highway as it existed in the early 1940s. The steep slopes of the Santa Lucia Range are marked by several significant mineral claims, including the Los Burros Mine, Gorda Mine, and the Melville Mine. These industrial sites sit in contrast to the rural agricultural life represented by family holdings such as Krenkel's Ranch, the Dutra Place, and the Evans Bros Cow Camp.

Infrastructure for the region's scattered inhabitants includes the Gorda P O, Nacimiento School, and the Chalk Peak Ranger Sta. To the south, the influence of large estates is visible at the W R Hearst Foremans Headquarters near San Carpoforo Cr. The geography is defined by sharp peaks like Alder Peak and Silver Peak which drop toward the Pacific, where landmarks such as Cape San Martin and Plaskett Rock provide critical coastal orientation points.