1941 Map of Gonzales

About this map

The Southern Pacific railroad corridor anchors the western valley of this Monterey County landscape, connecting the town of Gonzales with smaller agricultural stops like Dean and Zanjones. The terrain is defined by the sharp transition from the valley floor into the Gabilan Range, where Spanish land grant legacies are visible in the large tracts of Rincon De La Puente Del Monte and Encinal y Buena Esperanza. In the eastern hills, the San Benito River flows past the Paicines Ranch, a focal point for the settlement of Paicines.