1947 Map of Seaside

About this map

The Fort Ord Military Reservation dominates the northeastern landscape of this coastal survey, highlighting the significant military footprint on the Monterey Peninsula following World War II. The urban center of Seaside is shown in detail, including neighborhoods like Del Monte Heights and Noche Buena, alongside critical infrastructure such as the Southern Pacific railroad and the Monterey Municipal Airport. The map documents a period of rapid development, with newer schools like Fremont High Sch and Martin Luther King Jr High Sch appearing alongside established landmarks like the U S Navy Post Graduate Sch. To the south, the topography shifts from the developed coast of Monterey Bay toward the interior heights of Saddle Mountain and Snivleys Ridge, where the Carmel River winds through Los Laurelles. This transition from military and urban clusters to the valley's rural landscape captures the dual character of the region during the mid-20th century.