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1955 Map of Watsonville East

USGS Topo · Published 1994

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The Pajaro River winds through this landscape on the border of Santa Cruz and Monterey counties, anchoring an agricultural region defined by fertile valleys and coastal mountains. West of the Santa Cruz Mountains, the fertile lands of Salsipuedes and Bolsa del Pajaro reveal a complex drainage system including College Lake, Kelly Lake, and Lake Tynan. The map traces the critical rail infrastructure of the Southern Pacific railroad as it converges at Watsonville Junction, a vital hub for the region's produce-based economy. To the east, the topography shifts dramatically toward the San Andreas Rift Zone, where the land rises into the ridges of Mt Madonna County Park near Hecker Pass. Local history is preserved in the location of the Thompsons Grove site and cemeteries like Pajaro Valley Memorial Park Cem, reflecting the area's mid-century settlement patterns.

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Map Details

Date Portrayed1955
Date Published1994
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:24,000
Physical Dimensions21.4 x 26.7 inches

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SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain