1947 Map of Seaside

About this map

The coastal transition from Monterey Bay to the interior ridges of the Santa Lucia Range is captured here during a period of significant mid-century growth. Settlement is concentrated in the developed urban areas of Seaside and Noche Buena, while the Fort Ord Military Reservation dominates the northeastern landscape. The map illustrates a region where recreation and infrastructure meet, from the Monterey Municipal Airport and Monterey County Fairgrounds to several coastal golf courses including the Navy Golf Course. To the south, the terrain becomes increasingly complex as it descends into the Carmel River valley. This area includes the Los Laureles region and numerous deep canyons such as Coyote Canyon and Wildcat Canyon, reflecting the historic land divisions of the James Meadows and CañAda De La Segunda ranchos.