1953 Map of Woodside

About this map

The Old Woodside Store stands as a focal point in this mid-century survey of the Santa Cruz Mountains, illustrating the area's transition from early timber and trade to a rural residential enclave. Along the San Andreas Canyon, the Pulgas Water Temple marks the terminus of the Hetch Hetchy Aqueduct, a significant piece of California's water infrastructure near the Crystal Springs Reservoir. To the south and west, the landscape is defined by the steep ridges of Sierra Morena and the deep cuts of Bear Gulch and Alambique Creek. These rugged transitions are traced by Skyline Blvd and the Calif Riding and Hiking Trail, which connect high-elevation points like Skeggs Point with the small settlements of Sky Londa and Grabtown. The presence of the Hassler Health Home and the County Sanitorium reflects the era's use of these upland environments for public health and recovery.