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1955 Map of Pacheco Peak, 1965 Print
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1955 Map of Pacheco Peak

USGS Topo · Published 1965

About this map

Pacheco Pass Highway carves through the Diablo Range, connecting the Santa Clara Valley to the Central Valley in this 1955 survey. The landscape is defined by the complex drainage of Pacheco Lake and the North Fork Pacheco Creek, showing the area before major modern infrastructure expansions altered the pass. Isolated mountain life is centered around family-named outposts such as Dowdy Ranch, O'Connor Ranch, and Shairin Ranch, which dot the canyons and ridges of the San Luis Gonzaga land grant. High peaks like Pacheco Pk and Gulnac Pk overlook a network of seasonal watercourses and steep terrain features, including the dramatic Lovers Leap. This era shows Bell Station as a key waypoint for travelers, representing a vital stop on the historical route through the rugged hills of eastern Santa Clara County.

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Map Details

Date Portrayed1955
Date Published1965
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:24,000
Physical Dimensions22 x 26.9 inches

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SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain