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1955 Map of San Gregorio

Name: 1955 Topographic Map of San Gregorio
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1960
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1960

About this map

San Gregorio and Pescadero anchor this coastal survey, where the Santa Cruz Mountains meet the Pacific Ocean. This mid-century landscape reflects a rural economy shaped by deep canyons and the seasonal flow of coastal drainages like Arroyo de la Purisima and Tunitas Creek. Large land tracts defined by the Grant Boundary persist, while the local infrastructure includes the Seaside School and the Elementary Sch in Pescadero.

Transportation follows the rugged coastline via the Coast Highway and Old Coast Road, while inland routes like Star Hill Road navigate the higher elevations. The presence of a Cem near Pescadero and various reservoirs along the creek beds highlights the essential balance between the settlements and their water management. Notable coastal landmarks such as Martins Beach and Pomponio Beach mark the shoreline, connected to the fertile valleys of Butano Creek and Pescadero Creek where agricultural development is most concentrated.