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1955 Map of Laurel

Name: 1955 Topographic Map of Laurel
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1994
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1994

About this map

The San Andreas Fault Zone cuts through the high ridges of the Santa Cruz Mts, defining the steep geography of the border between Santa Clara Co and Santa Cruz Co. This 1955 survey, updated through the late 1980s, documents the scattered settlements and mountain retreats that characterize the area. In the north, the town of Laurel and nearby Glenwood sit along the winding Old Glenwood Road, while isolated pockets like Redwood Lodge and Spanish Ranch are tucked into the drainages of Soquel Creek and Hester Creek.

Educational and spiritual landmarks are prominent, including the Bethany Bible College near the San Augustin land grant and the St Clare Retreat overlooking Amaya Creek. The map shows a landscape transitioning from the extractive operations at the Quarry near Happy Valley to more recreational and residential uses, evidenced by Kennolyn Camp and the Happy Valley Conference Ground. Transportation is marked by the path of the Southern Pacific Railroad and significant summits such as Sugarloaf Mtn and Mt Roberta.