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1954 Map of Watsonville West, 1969 Print
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1954 Map of Watsonville West

USGS Topo · Published 1969

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Monterey Bay Academy and the coastal bluffs overlooking Monterey Bay anchor this mid-century survey of the Santa Cruz coastline. The landscape is defined by the transition from the sandy reaches of Manresa State Beach and Sunset Beach to the productive agricultural lands and sloughs of the lower Pajaro River valley. Residential expansion is evident around Freedom and Watsonville, with newer urban developments from the late 1960s highlighted in purple. Inland, the map reveals a complex network of valleys like Larkins Valley and Green Valley, where rural life is centered around institutions such as Corralitos Union Sch and the Filtration Plant. The Southern Pacific railroad line tracks the coast and interior, reflecting the enduring importance of rail transport for the region's produce and industry during this era of growth.

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Map Details

Date Portrayed1954
Date Published1969
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:24,000
Physical Dimensions22 x 26.8 inches

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SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain