1954 Map of Moss Landing

About this map

Monterey Canyon carves a deep submarine presence just offshore from where the Pajaro River and Old Salinas River meet the Pacific Ocean. This coastal landscape is defined by its extensive wetlands and historical land grants, including Bolsa De San Cayetano and Bolsa Nueva Y Moro Cojo. The industrial and maritime hub at Moss Landing is anchored by a massive Power Plant and nearby Tailings Pond, serving as a focal point for the region's mid-century infrastructure. Inland, the town of Castroville marks the southeastern reach of the map, situated near the Tembladero Slough and the Southern Pacific railroad line. The map captures a complex drainage system of sloughs, such as Elkhorn Slough and Moro Cojo Slough, which weave through the lowlands between protected areas like Zmudowski Beach State Park.