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1940 Map of Jamesburg

Name: 1940 Topographic Map of Jamesburg
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1947
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1947

About this map

The Santa Lucia Range and the upper reaches of the Carmel River dominate this landscape during the late 1930s and early 1940s. Centered on the settlement of Jamesburg, the survey captures a transition between the valley ranching culture and the high wilderness of what is now the Ventana area. Small outposts and landmarks like Tularcitos Ranch, Bruce Ranch, and Camp Stephani suggest a sparse but established rural community supported by institutions like the Tularcitos School.

Hydrological engineering is evident at the San Clemente Dam, while the rugged southern terrain remains largely defined by natural landmarks such as Ventana Double Cone and South Ventana Cone. The network of watercourses, including Cachagua Creek and Tularcitos Creek, follows the deep folds of Tularcitos Ridge and the Sierra de Salinas, illustrating the complex drainage patterns of Monterey County before mid-century development.