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1947 Map of Monterey

Name: 1947 Topographic Map of Monterey
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1956
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1956

About this map

Monterey and its surrounding peninsula reflect a complex landscape of military readiness and historic coastal settlement shortly after the war. The sprawling Fort Ord Military Reservation dominates the northern coastline, featuring a grid of barracks at the Main Garrison, a Target Range, and the Fort Ord Village. To the south, the historic core of the Presidio of Monterey sits adjacent to the developed streets of Pacific Grove and the more rustic Carmel by the Sea.

The map preserves the distinct boundaries of Mexican-era land grants, such as Aguajito and Laguna Seca, which contrast with the modern infrastructure of the Southern Pacific railroad and the Monterey Municipal Airport. Coastal landmarks like the Lighthouse Reservation at Point Pinos and the Point Lobos State Park underscore the area's maritime importance, while inland features like the Carmel Mission and El Carmelo Cem provide deep roots for local genealogists.