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1953 Map of Los Gatos

Name: 1953 Topographic Map of Los Gatos
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1960
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1960

About this map

Los Gatos sits at the foot of the Santa Cruz Mts, where urban development begins to climb into the forested canyons. This mid-century survey captures the region as residential expansion moves south of Daves Ave and Blossom Hill Road, yet the landscape remains defined by significant water infrastructure and industrial history. The presence of Lexington Reservoir and Vasona Reservoir highlights the critical role of water management for the growing Santa Clara Valley.

Further into the mountains, the map reveals several smaller communities and specialized sites like Holy City, Redwood Estates, and the campus of Alma College. The extractive history of the area is evident in the Limestone Quarries and the Guadalupe Mines near the eastern boundary. Notable peaks such as Mt Umunhum and El Sombroso dominate the southern terrain, while the Southern Pacific tracks trace the valley floor, connecting these mountain-edge settlements to the broader rail network.