1919 Map of New Almaden

About this map

The mining community of New Almaden and the surrounding Santa Cruz Mountains define this landscape during the early twentieth century. The map captures the complex topography of the Santa Clara Co Santa Cruz Co border, where the Southern Pacific railroad snakes through the mountains to serve settlements like Los Gatos, Lexington, and Wrights. The prominence of Mine Hill near the New Almaden Sta reflects the region's enduring industrial importance, while the presence of the Oaks Sanitarium and Lovely Glen Resort suggests a growing reputation for health and recreation.