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1955 Map of Castle Rock Ridge, 1960 Print
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1955 Map of Castle Rock Ridge

USGS Topo · Published 1960

About this map

Skyline Boulevard snakes along the crest of Castle Rock Ridge, marking the high-altitude boundary between Santa Clara and Santa Cruz counties. This mid-century survey reveals a landscape defined by its transition from educational and recreational retreats to steep, creek-cut wilderness. Notable institutions like Alma College and the Montezuma School are situated near the emerging waters of Lexington Res, while the remote interior is dotted with legacy landmarks such as Uncle Billys Cabin and Redwood Camp. The mapping of features like Castle Rock Falls and Grizzly Rock alongside various rural schoolhouses, including Browns School and Central Sch, reflects a period when these mountains hosted a mix of small-scale agriculture, youth forestry camps, and secluded mountain residences before late-twentieth-century suburbanization reached the lower slopes.

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Map Details

Date Portrayed1955
Date Published1960
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:24,000
Physical Dimensions22.1 x 26.6 inches

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Source Details

SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain