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History of Monterey County CaliforniaSelect a City, Town, Village or Township: Our database does not include an historic photo for Monterey County California, do you have one you would like to contribute? Contact Us! 15% - 35% off all Products ยป The Ready Store Local History Notes:The 1854 Gazetteer of the United States by Thomas Baldwin shows: MONTEREY, a county in the western portion of California, has an area of above 5000 square miles. It is bounded on the W. by the Pacific, on the E. by the coast range of mountains, and partly on the N. by the Pajaro river, and is drained by the Salinas (or San Buenaventura) and Carmel rivers, and by the Arroyos of San Bruito and Nacimiento, with their tributaries. The county is naturally divided into three valleys, known as San Juan, Satinas, and Carmel. The first of these has an extent of about 70 by 9 miles, the second about 18 by 12, and the third about 15 by 3. Much of the soil is rich and productive; stock-raising is extensively carried on. Barley, potatoes, Indian corn, beans, cattle, horses, and sheep are the staples. In 1852 this county produced 15,181 bushels of barley; 23,945 of potatoes; 6208 of corn, and 11,578 of beans. There were 50,450 beef cattle; 4370 cows; 2503 horses, and 3355 sheep. The number of acres under cultivation was 3117. Gold has been found at San Antonio and in Carmel valley, and silver has been discovered in small quantities. In the upper portion of Salinas valley are some sulphur springs. Capital, Monterey. Population, 2728. Local History and Genealogy Links: |
California Facts: Monterey County Facts: Seat: SalinasEstablished: 1850 Formed from: Mexican Alta California
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