1940 Map of Los Gatos
USGS Topo · Published 1961About this map
Los Gatos serves as the gateway to the Santa Cruz Mountains in this 1940 War Department survey, where the transition from the Santa Clara Valley to high ridgelines is marked by small settlements and mountain retreats. The map documents the mid-century character of the region before modern suburban expansion, highlighting isolated institutions like Alma College and the unique community of Holy City. This era shows a landscape of scattered ranches and seasonal getaways, such as Lovely Glen Resort and Redwood Lodge, accessible via the winding roads and the Southern Pacific rail line.
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Editions of this 1940 Los Gatos Map
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Historical Maps of San Jose Through Time
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