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1921 Map of Metz

Name: 1921 Topographic Map of Metz
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1947
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1947

About this map

Pinnacles National Monument and the rugged peaks of Chalone Mtn dominate the northern landscape of this survey, which captures the Salinas Valley before mid-century agricultural intensification. Along the western edge, the Salinas River provides a lifeline for the grid-layout settlement of Greenfield and the rail-oriented villages of Metz and Coburn. The Southern Pacific line runs parallel to the river, serving as the primary corridor for the region's ranching economy.

Evidence of early 20th-century land use is scattered throughout the canyons and valleys of the Gabilan Range, where family operations like San Carlos Ranch and Schmidt Ranch are established. A lone Oil Pumping Station on the eastern boundary and the Metz School near the river highlight the essential infrastructure supporting these isolated communities. The map provides a detailed view of the complex drainages of the San Lorenzo (Soberanes) and the intricate geological formations of the Pinnacle Rocks.