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2012 Map of Prunedale

Name: 2012 Topographic Map of Prunedale
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2012
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2012

About this map

Elkhorn Slough meanders through the northern reaches of this coastal terrace landscape, providing a complex network of waterways that defined the early development of Las Lomas and Elkhorn. The geography is shaped by numerous seasonal drainage corridors, including Strawberry Canyon, Echo Valley, and Langley Canyon, which separate the residential clusters of Prunedale and Oak Hills. Transportation routes follow these natural contours, with the Southern Pacific RR and major roads connecting the inland valleys to the coast.

Local heritage is anchored by sites like Hambey Cem and the Queen of Heaven Cem, which serve as permanent markers of family history in the area. The map also captures several recreational and community spaces, such as the Hidden Oak Picnic Area and Pine Grove Youth Camp, reflecting the suburban-rural character of Monterey County during this period. Near the southern boundary, Merritt Lake and Del Monte Junction mark the transition toward the agricultural plains.