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1921 Map of Metz

Name: 1921 Topographic Map of Metz
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1940
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1940

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Pinnacles National Monument dominates the northern uplands of this Monterey County landscape, preserving the dramatic Pinnacle Rocks and Little Pinnacles during the early years of its federal protection. The rugged terrain of the Gabilan Range gives way to the agricultural corridor of the Salinas River valley, where the Southern Pacific railroad facilitates the movement of goods between the small settlements of Metz and Greenfield.

Family ranching life is well-documented throughout the canyons, with the Schmidt Ranch, Breen Ranch, and Mathews Ranch marking the transition from the steep slopes of Bear Valley to the fertile bottomlands. Local infrastructure is concentrated near the tracks, including the Metz School and an Oil Pumping Station near the river. Large historic land grants like San Lorenzo (Soberanes) and Posa de los Ositos remain clearly delineated, reflecting the region's long-standing land-use patterns prior to mid-century development.