1917 Map of Morgan Hill

About this map

Santa Clara valley's agricultural heart unfolds along the Southern Pacific rail line during a period of intensive orchard development and rural growth. The landscape is defined by large Spanish-era land grants such as Ojo de Agua de la Coche and San Francisco de las Llagas, which have begun to transition into organized town lots at Morgan Hill and San Martin. The survey details a highly structured network of drainage and irrigation, with the Gilroy Waterworks Dam and various creek systems like Llagas Creek supporting the valley floor. To the west, the Santa Cruz Mountains rise sharply, dotted with isolated educational and social outposts including the Machado School and the Redwood Retreat, marking the boundary between the cultivated valley and the wooded heights of Mt Madonna.