Greenfield California Salinas River USGS Topo Map 1973
$36.00
This USGS 15-minute series map is a 1957 edition, printed in 1973, and the physical sheet is in good condition on thick stock. It depicts a stretch of the Salinas River valley in Monterey and San Benito counties, taking in Greenfield and portions of Pinnacles National Park and Pinnacles Wilderness. The thick stock holds up well and the map reads clearly, making it a solid working reference for anyone researching this corridor of the inner Coast Ranges.
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This vintage sheet is a 1957 edition of the Greenfield California USGS topographic map. It is an original 48-year-old 1973 United States Geological Survey print in good condition.
SHEET NOTES
From the vintage map collection of Richard Dahlke, Santa Barbara, California.
HOW THIS MAP CAN BE USED
In addition to making a fascinating conversation piece, this sheet would look great in a frame or on display, make a unique and prized gift for anyone interested in this area, be perfect as a reference for genealogy studies or general historical research, or fill that missing piece in your collection. Maps of this vintage are printed on durable stock and are well-suited for outdoor activities and recreation of all kinds, including hiking, backpacking, hunting, rafting and kayaking, backcountry skiing, geocaching, general exploration, treasure hunting, etc.
* Title-> Greenfield
* State-> California
* Edition-> 1957
* Printed-> 1973, thick paper stock
FEATURES SHOWN ON THE MAP
The Greenfield 15-minute map shows cities and towns, roads, railroads, utilities and energy infrastructure, rivers, creeks, elevation contour lines, public land survey lines, county, state, and other administrative boundaries as they existed at the time of the survey in 1912 through 1957. All known structures (houses, businesses, churches, schools, barns, cabins, etc) are also shown.
* Series-> 15-minute
* Scale-> 1:62500
* Contour Interval-> 50 Foot
* Woodland Tint-> Yes
* Surveyed-> 1912 through 1957 Aerial and Field Survey
A VALUABLE HISTORICAL RECORD
Maps from the 15-minute series for the continental United States are no longer produced or printed by the USGS and original prints are becoming increasingly difficult to find. They are a valuable historical record for an area, as they contain many placenames and features that have been dropped from more recent maps.
* Sheet Dimensions-> 18 x 22 inches
* Map Dimensions-> 14 1/8 x 17 1/2 inches
* Map Coverage-> 14 x 17 miles
SHEET CONDITION: Good
* Sheet Notes-> multiple foldlines, considerable handling in top and bottom portion of sheet
* Map Area-> no markings, no blemishes
* Collar Area-> no blemishes, no edge tears, inventory notation in lower left collar corner
PLACENAMES
The following places are found within the boundary of this quadrangle. They may or may not be shown or labeled, depending on the map series and vintage.
* Cities and Towns-> Greenfield
* Counties Covered-> Monterey and San Benito
* Federal Land Units-> Pinnacles Wilderness and Pinnacles National Monument
* Rivers and Streams-> Topo Creek, Stonewall Creek, San Lorenzo Creek, San Benito River, Salinas River, Monroe Creek, and Chalone Creek
* Water Bodies-> Dry Lake and Bear Gulch Reservoir
