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1949 Map of Espinosa Canyon

USGS Topo · Published 1979

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The Salinas River valley dominates the northeast corner of this Monterey County landscape, where the Southern Pacific railroad follows the river's bend toward the southern interior. The map documents a transition from the level agricultural and transit corridors of the San Lucas and San Bernardo (Soberanes) land grants into the complex drainage systems to the west. This rugged backcountry is defined by a dense network of named draws including Seven Well Canyon, Feliz Canyon, and Espinosa Canyon. Local history and family genealogy are etched into the terrain through names like McConnell Canyon, Broadhurst Canyon, and Loridon Canyon, which mark the remote canyons where early settlers established homesteads and grazing lands. Numerous windmills are scattered across the hillsides, indicating the essential role of groundwater management for ranching operations in these high-relief areas above the river plains.

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Map Details

Date Portrayed1949
Date Published1979
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:24,000
Physical Dimensions21.74 x 27.03 inches

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SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain