1947 Map of Chualar
USGS Topo · Published 1948About this map
The agricultural corridor of the Salinas Valley unfolds along the Salinas River in the years following World War II, showing a landscape defined by large land grants and irrigation. The settlement of Chualar serves as a central hub, anchored by the Southern Pacific railroad and marked by its local Water tower. This area is a patchwork of historic ranchos, including Encinal Y Buena Esperanza and Guadalupe Y Llanitos De Los Correos, where the transition from the flat river valley to the steep slopes of Mt Toro is sharp and immediate.
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Editions of this 1947 Chualar Map
6 editions found
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