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1947 Map of Monterey

Name: 1947 Topographic Map of Monterey
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1969
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1969

About this map

The historic Presidio of Monterey and the bustling waterfront of Monterey dominate this coastal survey, which highlights the area's development through the late 1940s and subsequent urban expansion noted in the late 1960s. The geography is defined by the winding 17 Mile Drive skirting the peninsula through Pacific Grove and Pebble Beach Riding Stables. Coastal landmarks like the Lighthouse at Point Pinos and the Hopkins Marine Laboratory near Point Alones reveal the importance of maritime and scientific interests.

Further south, the layout of Carmel By The Sea meets the natural beauty of the Carmel River and the rugged shoreline of the Point Lobos State Reserve. Local history is deeply embedded in features like Mission San Carlos, the El Carmelo Cemetery, and the Southern Pacific railroad line. Large land grants such as Pescadero and Aguajito remain visible as background boundaries, illustrating the transition from Spanish and Mexican ranchos to modern residential and recreational landscapes.