1940 Map of Los Gatos
USGS Topo · Published 1964About this map
The Santa Cruz Mountains and the Santa Clara Valley meet in this 1940 military edition survey, which captures the region before the post-war suburban transformation. The terrain is defined by prominent peaks like Mt Umunhum and Loma Prieta, the latter featuring a Loma Prieta Lookout. In the foothills, the map records the historic mining district at Almaden and Mine Hill, alongside various mountain communities such as Holy City, Alma, and Lexington. The presence of several reservoirs, including Calero Reservoir, Almaden Reservoir, and Guadalupe Reservoir, highlights the early water management infrastructure serving the agricultural valley below.
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