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1947 Map of Monterey

Name: 1947 Topographic Map of Monterey
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1973
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1973

About this map

The Presidio of Monterey and the historic San Carlos Mission anchor this coastal landscape, reflecting the long-standing military and religious heritage of the peninsula. Residential development in the mid-century period is concentrated in Pacific Grove, Monterey, and Carmel By The Sea, with purple photorevisions from 1968 highlighting the rapid post-war expansion of these communities. The iconic Seventeen Mile Drive winds along the western coast, passing through the heavily forested interior and skirting landmarks like the Pebble Beach Riding Stables.

Ecological and educational assets are prominent, from the Hopkins Marine Laboratory near Point Alones to the preserved wilds of Point Lobos State Reserve at the southern edge. The map captures the infrastructure of the era, including the Southern Pacific rail line and localized features such as the Royal Presidio Chapel and El Carmelo Cemetery, providing a detailed view of the region before the modern intensification of the Central Coast corridor.