
Morgan Hill and the surrounding Santa Clara Valley are depicted here as they sit between the towering peaks of the Diablo Range and the Santa Cruz Mountains. This 2021 survey reveals a landscape of transition where suburban expansion meets legacy agricultural and industrial corridors along the Monterey Hwy. Significant infrastructure, including the Santa Clara Conduit and the sprawling Anderson Lake, illustrates the region's managed water network. Smaller settlements and former rail stops like Madrone, Perry, and Coyote are visible along the established transit lines, while higher elevations like Pigeon Point and Tulare Hill define the valley's edges. The map also highlights educational and community focal points such as Gavilan College on the southern edge of the city. Notable canyons like Metcalfe Canyon and Carlin Canyon cut through the rugged eastern ridges, providing a detailed look at the geographic barriers that have shaped the valley's development.
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1889 · San Jose
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1897 · San Jose
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1897 · Mt. Hamilton
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1899 · San Jose
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1916 · New Almaden
USGS Topo · 1:48,000
1917 · Morgan Hill
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1919 · New Almaden
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1939 · Morgan Hill
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1940 · Los Gatos
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1941 · Morgan Hill
USGS Topo · 1:62,500