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1947 Map of Salinas

Name: 1947 Topographic Map of Salinas
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1970
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1970

About this map

The agricultural and educational center of Salinas is shown during a period of significant postwar growth, with later updates tracking the city's expansion north and east. The map captures the heart of the Salinas Valley as it transitioned from its traditional ranching roots, represented by the Merrill Ranch and Clausens Ranch, to an increasingly urbanized landscape. Central to the community is Hartnell College and several prominent secondary schools like Salinas High Sch and Notre Dame High Sch.

Industry and infrastructure are evident in the complex of the Salinas Sewage Treatment Plant and the nearby Spreckels Junction, while the southwestern corner is dominated by the Fort Ord Military Reservation. The geography is defined by the winding Salinas River and its various sloughs, including the Alisal Slough and Buena Vista Slough. Smaller outlying settlements like Santa Rita and Old Hilltown provide a look at the historical development of Monterey County.