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1955 Map of Felton

Name: 1955 Topographic Map of Felton
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1957
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1957

About this map

The San Lorenzo River valley defines this mid-century landscape, carving a corridor through the redwood-covered terrain of the Santa Cruz Mountains. The Southern Pacific railroad follows the river's bend, linking a series of mountain communities including Boulder Creek, Brookdale, Ben Lomond, and Felton. This era shows a mix of established resort-style settlements and institutional growth, evidenced by the Blake-Hammond Manor School and the San Lorenzo Valley High School.

South of the main settlements, the Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park preserves the massive timber that once fueled the local economy, though a Sawmill remains active near Mount Hermon. The map also captures the early aviation presence at Sky Park Airport in Scotts Valley and the developing residential character of Pasatiempo and Beulah Park. Historic land grants like the San Agustin Grant and Zayante Grant are still delineated, marking the transition from Mexican era ranchos to twentieth-century development.