1915 Map of Soledad

About this map

Mission Soledad (Ruins) stands near the center of this Salinas Valley landscape, marking the historic center of the Ex Mission Soledad land grant. The agricultural development of the early twentieth century is evident in the network of pump houses and canals feeding the lands between the Salinas River and the Arroyo Seco. Along the Southern Pacific railroad line, smaller settlements like Molus, Camphora, and the primary hub of Soledad support the region's cattle and farming interests. To the west, the terrain rises sharply into the Sierra de Salinas and the Monterey National Forest. This survey also documents local community life through a series of rural schoolhouses, including the Soberanes School, Fairview School, and Fort Romie School, alongside recreational sites like the Rio Alto Gun Club and the medicinal retreat at Paraiso Springs.