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1919 Map of San Miguel

Name: 1919 Topographic Map of San Miguel
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1951
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1951

About this map

Indian Valley and the surrounding drainages of the Cholame Hills define the landscape of this 1917 survey. The settlement of San Miguel sits at the southwestern edge of the quadrangle along the Salinas River, serving as a hub for the Southern Pacific railroad and the neighboring rural communities of Valleton and McKay. The distribution of rural education across the Monterey and San Luis Obispo county line is particularly evident, with the locations of Eagle School, Vineyard School, Monroe School, Independence School, Imusdale School, and Ellis School indicating a dispersed agricultural population reliant on these local centers.

Deep canyons such as Vineyard Canyon, Portuguese Canyon, and Stone Canyon carve through the terrain, illustrating the complex topography that early settlers navigated. Genealogists may find particular interest in the Imusdale Cemetery located near Cholame Creek in the northeastern quadrant. Notable landmarks like Stockdale Mtn and the narrow pass at The Narrows provide clear geographic reference points for those tracing historical land use and travel routes in this part of California.