1925 Map of Point Sur

About this map

The Santa Lucia Range dominates this coastal landscape, where the rugged shoreline meets steep ridges and deep canyons surveyed just after World War I. This area of Monterey County is defined by the early ranching and maritime economy of the Big Sur coast, anchored by historical landmarks like the light station site at Point Sur and the small settlement of Big Sur near the Sur River. Early shipping activity is visible at Notleys Landing and Bixby Landing, reflecting the era when coastal schooners provided the primary link for local industries before modern road networks were fully established. Inland, family-run estates such as Corona Ranch, Molera Ranch, and San Francisquito Ranch are mapped alongside rural educational hubs like Cooper School and Majestic School. Significant peaks, including the prominent Pico Blanco and Bixby Mtn, provide clear topographic context for the drainages of the Little Sur River and numerous named canyons.