1956 Map of Greenfield

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The Salinas River valley in the mid-1950s is defined by a grid of agricultural avenues and the path of the Southern Pacific railroad. The settlement of Greenfield appears as a developed core surrounded by orchards and fields, with the Greenfield Cemetery and Oak Park marking its northern edge. This area is historically significant for its large land grants, including the San Lorenzo (Sanchez) Grant and Posa de los Ositos Grant, which shaped the early development of Monterey County. The landscape transitions from the flat valley floor to the foothills of the Gabilan Range, where numerous canyons like Lumber Canyon and Saucito Canyon drain toward the river. Small rail-related stops and agricultural outposts such as Metz, Coburn, and Elsa trace the transportation corridor through the valley, while infrastructure like the Los Ositos Substation and King City North Base indicate the era's technical expansion.