1969 Map of Priest Valley

About this map

Williams Duckworth Cem and Clayton Cem mark the early settlement history of this remote intersection of Monterey, San Benito, and Fresno counties. The North Fork Priest Valley provides a central corridor through the high terrain, where the Priest Valley Sch once served local families in this ranching landscape. To the southwest, the Mustang Ridge and the San Lorenzo Rifle Zone dominate the topography, illustrating the complex faulting and seismic zones typical of the California Coast Ranges. The drainage network is particularly detailed, showing the seasonal flows of Lewis Creek and Charley Creek Valley. These water sources, including numerous small features like Log Cabin Spring and Bear Trap Spring, were essential for sustaining life and livestock in the dry hills of Peachtree Valley during the late 1960s.