San Juan Bautista serves as the focal point of this coastal California region, situated where the San Juan Valley meets the rising terrain of the Gabilan Range. This 2012 survey illustrates the area's complex geography, defined by numerous canyons such as Crazy Horse Canyon, French Canyon, and Vierra Canyon. To the north, the San Benito River winds through the landscape, while the southern portion is dominated by prominent summits including Sugarloaf Peak and Fremont Peak. Local infrastructure is marked by historic routes like Old Stage Rd and San Juan Grade Rd, which follow the natural contours of the land. The presence of Popeloutchom and Gabilan Acres highlights the distribution of settlements between the lowlands and the ridgelines of Cherry Tree Ridge and Rocky Ridge.
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1910 · Salinas
USGS Topo · 1:31,680
1912 · Salinas
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1915 · San Juan Bautista
USGS Topo · 1:48,000
1917 · San Juan Bautista
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1919 · Hollister
USGS Topo · 1:48,000
1921 · Gonzales
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1921 · Hollister
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1923 · Hollister
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1939 · San Juan Bautista
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1940 · San Juan Bautista
USGS Topo · 1:62,500