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1957 Map of Greenfield

Name: 1957 Topographic Map of Greenfield
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1959
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1959

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Pinnacles National Monument dominates the northwestern portion of this 1957 survey, highlighting peaks like North Chalone Peak and Mt Defiance. The landscape transitions from these jagged rock formations into the agricultural heart of the Salinas Valley, where the Salinas River and Arroyo Seco converge. The settlement of Greenfield is shown in its mid-century layout, surrounded by named Mexican land grants including the Posa de los Ositos and Soberanes grants, which reflect the area's deep pastoral heritage.

Transportation and industry are marked by the Southern Pacific railroad corridor, which links small sidings and communities like Metz, Coburn, and Elsa. Rural life is further evidenced by family-named holdings such as Schmidt Ranch and Breen Ranch, while the inclusion of a Landing Strip and the Los Ositos Substation points to the infrastructure supporting the valley's development during the late 1950s.