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1956 Map of Rana Creek

Name: 1956 Topographic Map of Rana Creek
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1958
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1958

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The Sierra de Salinas dominates this mid-1950s landscape, where the Santa Lucia Range transitions into the steep canyons of Monterey County. Named Spanish land grants including Los Tularcitos (Gomez), Llanitos de Los Correos, and Guadalupe y de Sanchez provide a structural look at the region's ranching heritage and original property boundaries. The topography is defined by the high crests of Buckeye Ridge and Tularcitos Ridge, with water flowing through Rana Creek and Cachagua Creek toward the Carmel Valley.

Transportation in this era was limited to steep winding tracks like the Ardilla Grade and various jeep trails, reflecting a rugged, rural character before significant modern development. Cultural landmarks are sparse but significant, including the History State Natural Res and local landmarks like School Hill and Burned Mtn, which offer clear reference points for those tracing the history of these inland ridges.