1940 Map of Gonzales

About this map

The Gabilan Range dominates this landscape, serving as the high boundary between the San Benito and Monterey county line. In the Salinas Valley below, the Southern Pacific railroad parallels the main highway through Gonzales, which is surrounded by the expansive lands of Rincon de la Puente del Monte. This area shows a transition from the intensive agricultural activity of the valley floor to the sparse ranching and mining operations of the uplands, such as the Dolomite Quarry near Grass Valley.