1943 Map of San Ardo
USGS Topo · Published 1943About this map
The Salinas River corridor defines the western edge of this 1940s landscape, serving as the primary artery for both the Southern Pacific railroad and the historic Camino Real. The settlement of San Ardo sits at the base of a complex network of canyons and ridges, where the terrain rises sharply into Mustang Ridge and the Peachtree Valley. This survey captures the rural character of southeastern Monterey County just before mid-century, detailing the remote Lewis Creek Sch and numerous family-named landmarks like Cleveland Rock and Nigger Hill. The map reveals a highly dissected landscape where seasonal drainages such as Pancho Rico and Mooney Creek have carved distinct valleys, including Long Valley and Rico Valley, creating a rugged hinterland characterized by isolated springs like Brinnan Springs and Iron Springs.
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Editions of this 1943 San Ardo Map
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