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1941 Map of Priest Valley

Name: 1941 Topographic Map of Priest Valley
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1941
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1941

About this map

Priest Valley and the surrounding high country of the Diablo Range are defined by a complex network of seasonal creeks and steep ridges as they appeared in the early 1940s. This survey, conducted by W. R. Chenoweth and L. O. Newsome, documents the convergence of Monterey, San Benito, and Fresno counties. The map captures the remote settlement of San Lorenzo (Randall) and the isolated Priest Valley Sch, reflecting a ranching and mining economy reliant on rugged thoroughfares like the Peachtree Road.

Deep in the southern portion of the sheet, the industrial footprint of the Stone Canyon Mine stands in contrast to the natural landmarks of the region. Features like The Pinnacles and various natural springs, including Coalinga Mineral Spr and Log Cabin Spr, highlight the unique geology of the area. From the heights of Sherman Pk to the depths of Slack Canyon Creek, the topography illustrates a landscape shaped by drainage systems such as Warthan Creek and Lewis Creek.