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1955 Map of Watsonville East

Name: 1955 Topographic Map of Watsonville East
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1981
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1981

About this map

The San Andreas Rift Zone defines the structural orientation of this landscape, cutting a northwest-southeast path through the Santa Cruz Mountains. This geological feature influences the drainage of the area, where Salsipuedes Creek and Corralitos Creek flow toward the productive Pajaro Valley. Agricultural land patterns are deeply established here, reflected in the large land grants like Bolsa del Pajaro and Vega del Pajaro.

Regional transportation centers on the Southern Pacific railroad lines, which converge at Watsonville Junction. The map captures the agricultural and educational infrastructure of the mid-1950s, including St Francis School and Salsipuedes Sch, alongside natural landmarks like Kelly Lake and the steep slopes of Mt Pajaro. The boundary between Santa Cruz and Monterey counties follows the winding course of the Pajaro River, highlighting the river's role as a primary geographic divider.