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1947 Map of Monterey

Name: 1947 Topographic Map of Monterey
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1963
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1963

About this map

Monterey and the surrounding peninsula show a landscape shaped by military presence and early California history just after World War II. The Fort Ord Military Reservation dominates the northern coast, featuring extensive infrastructure such as a Parade Ground, Target Range, and various training areas like Artillery Hill. To the south, the historic ecclesiastical roots of the region are preserved at the Mission San Carlos Borromeo and the Carmelite Mission near the mouth of the Carmel River.

Coastal development is concentrated in established hubs like Pacific Grove and Carmel by the Sea, while the Southern Pacific railroad serves industrial and transit points such as Lapis Siding and Gigling Siding. The map captures the specialized land use of the era, from the Lighthouse Reservation at Point Pinos to the Monterey Municipal Airport, illustrating a transition from strategic military defense to a growing coastal residential and tourism economy.