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1940 Map of Jamesburg

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

USGS Topo · Published 1940

About this map

Jamesburg sits at the heart of this 1940 tactical study, marking a point of human settlement within the complex ridges of the Santa Lucia Range. The landscape is defined by the winding course of the Carmel River, which flows past landmarks like the San Clemente Dam and Rancho Del Monte. To the north, the Sierra De Salinas rises above canyon-cut terrain where local life centered around the Tularcitos School and various outposts such as Tularcitos Ranch and Camp Stephani.

The map details an era before extensive modern development, highlighting the network of ranching outposts like Bruce Ranch and natural features such as the Caves near Tassajara Creek. The rugged interior is punctuated by prominent peaks including Uncle Sam Mtn and Ventana Double Cone, with drainage systems like Cachagua Creek and Tularcitos Creek carving paths through the Tularcitos Ridge. This survey reflects the remote Monterey County interior during the early 1940s, providing a clear record of local water sources like Sulphur Spring and isolated valley basins.