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1967 Map of Nattrass Valley

Name: 1967 Topographic Map of Nattrass Valley
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1968
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1968

About this map

Nattrass Valley and the surrounding rangelands of Monterey County are defined by a series of northwest-trending canyons and alluvial basins. The map illustrates a landscape primarily dedicated to ranching and resource extraction in the late 1960s, notably featuring the Eade No 1 landmark and numerous water tanks essential for livestock in this arid environment. The small settlement of Randall sits along San Lorenzo Creek, where the valley floors provide flat ground for transportation between the steeper terrain of Wildhorse Canyon and Hamilton Canyon.

Tracing the drainage patterns reveals the significance of seasonal water sources like Sweetwater Spring and Bull Canyon. Cultural evidence is sparse but significant, including a small Cem located in Long Valley and the named locality of Grabb. These features, along with a network of Jeep Trails, document the rural infrastructure of the Gabilan Range foothills before modern developments altered the local character.