1949 Map of Cosio Knob

About this map

San Antonio Mission sits near the southwestern edge of this landscape, established as a historic landmark within a region increasingly defined by the mid-century expansion of the Hunter Liggett Military Reservation. The map captures a moment when traditional land uses, represented by numerous scattered Windmills and cattle-country terrain, meet the strategic needs of the Milpitas Reservation. The rugged topography is etched by seasonal watercourses like Quinado Canyon and Robinson Canyon, while the lowlands near the San Antonio R reveal the infrastructure of the era, including a local Airfield and the primary artery of Jolon Road. Notable landmarks such as Ruins along Jolon Creek and the prominent elevation of Cosio Knob offer points of interest for those tracing the evolution of Monterey County's ranching and military heritage.