2018 Map of Watsonville West

About this map

Watsonville and its sprawling coastal wetlands anchor this 2018 survey, where the Pajaro River forms the southern boundary between Santa Cruz Co and Monterey Co. The landscape is defined by an intricate network of coastal waterways including Watsonville Slough, Harkins Slough, and Struve Slough, which weave through the agricultural flats and low-lying basins. Moving inland, the terrain ascends into the Aptos Hills and the southern reaches of the Santa Cruz Mountains, where communities like Day Valley and Pleasant Valley are tucked into the canyons. Genealogists will find three significant burial sites: Day Valley Cem, Pioneer Cem, and the Independent Order of Oddfellows Cem north of the city center. Aviation infrastructure is well-represented by both the Watsonville Municipal Airport and the coastal Monterey Bay Academy Airport near La Selva Beach.