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1944 Map of Priest Valley
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1944 Map of Priest Valley

USGS Topo · Published 1944

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Priest Valley and the surrounding high country of the Diablo Range are defined by a complex network of canyons and ridges at the junction of Monterey, Fresno, and San Benito counties. Surveyed in the early 1940s, this landscape shows a sparse but established ranching and mining presence. The southern portion of the map is dominated by the Stone Canyon Mine and the seasonal flows of Slack Canyon and Indian Valley. Educational life in these remote canyons centered on local institutions like the Priest Valley Sch and Wolf Sch. The terrain is characterized by sharp relief, including the jagged formation known as The Pinnacles and various peaks such as Kreyenhagen Pk and Sherman Pk. Significant travel routes followed the natural contours of Peachtree Valley and Monroe Valley, connecting isolated outposts like San Lorenzo (Randall) to larger trade centers outside the quadrangle.

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Map Details

Date Portrayed1944
Date Published1944
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:62,500
Physical Dimensions16.95 x 20 inches

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Source Details

SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain