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1954 Map of Prunedale

Name: 1954 Topographic Map of Prunedale
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1994
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1994

About this map

Elkhorn Slough and its intricate network of wetland drainage define the western edge of this coastal landscape, where the Southern Pacific railroad cuts through the lowlands near Castroville. The map captures a period of growth for inland settlements like Prunedale and Las Lomas, situated among a series of named canyons including Swiss Canyon, Paradise Canyon, and Langley Canyon.

Historically significant land grants, such as Bolsa Nueva y Moro Cojo and Los Carneros (Littlejohn), are still clearly delineated, marking the transition from colonial Spanish and Mexican land divisions to modern development. Local life is anchored by landmarks like the Queen of Heaven Cemetery and North Monterey Co HS, while the economy is reflected in features like the local Quarry and Gravel Pit. The map effectively shows how the topography of Echo Valley and Schneider Hill shaped the expansion of the Oak Hills and Royal Oaks communities.