1969 Map of Pinalito Canyon

About this map

Pinalito sits within a complex network of drainages and valleys in the late 1960s, marking a rugged landscape where the boundary between San Benito County and Monterey County cuts diagonally through the hills. The terrain is defined by deep cuts such as Las Muertas Canyon and San Lorenzo Canyon, leading toward the drainage of San Lorenzo Creek. This period shows a landscape managed for resource extraction and ranching, evidenced by the numerous wells, water tanks, and quarries scattered throughout the territory.