1914 Map of Capitola, 1929 Print
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1914 Map of Capitola

USGS Topo · Published 1929

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The crescent of Soquel Cove and the northern reaches of Monterey Bay define this coastal landscape during a period of established rail transport and agricultural development. The Southern Pacific railroad tracks trace the shoreline, connecting seaside communities like Capitola, Aptos, and Manresa with the industrial and transit hub of Watsonville. Inland, the terrain is partitioned by Spanish land grant boundaries including Shoquel, Aptos, and Corralitos, reflecting the deep-rooted Mexican land system that preceded American settlement.


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Map Details

Date Portrayed1914
Date Published1929
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:62,500
Physical Dimensions16.6 x 19.8 inches

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