1947 Map of Spreckels

About this map

The Salinas River valley and the rugged interior of the Monterey Peninsula dominate this 1940s landscape, just before the post-war expansion began to reshape the region. The industrial character of Spreckels is anchored by the Southern Pacific rail line and several settling ponds, while the surrounding hillsides are defined by large land grants and ranching estates. Significant portions of the northwestern terrain are occupied by the Fort Ord Military Reservation, showing early access roads like Skyline Road and Guidotti Road. To the south, the map documents historical property boundaries such as Corral de Tierra (Mc Cobb) and Los Laurelles (Beronda). These names reflect the area's transition from Spanish-era land grants to mid-century California agricultural and military use, centered around family-held lands like the Bingaman Ranch and Guidotti Ranch.