A Cartograph of Monterey Bay Region: California's Greatest and Most Accessible Scenic Playground

Author: Ruth Taylor White
Title: A Cartograph of Monterey Bay Region: California's Greatest and Most Accessible Scenic Playground
Publication: [Watsonville, California]: [L. & W. Land Company], ca. 1930s

Description: 11" x 8 1/2". Color cartographic map in fine condition. Printed on the verso of stationery letterhead for L. & W. Land Company in Watsonville, California.

A vibrant pictorial map illustrating the Monterey Bay area along California’s central coast, from above Santa Cruz to below Salinas, highlighting Santa Cruz, Watsonville, Salinas, Monterey, Pebble Beach, Carmel Highlands to north of Big Sur. The map showcases the region’s economic and cultural diversity through charming, colorful vignettes depicting maritime activities, golfing, hunting, rodeos, and tourism attractions. Ruth Taylor White (1896–1985) was an American cartographer, illustrator, and author, renowned for her whimsical pictorial maps, or “cartographs,” that captured the cultural and economic essence of various regions with vibrant, humorous illustrations. Her sister was Della Taylor Hoss, a noted artist known for paintings of Bristlecone Pines. trees of Yosemite and more. Her cartographic maps include several Hawaiian Islands, several California areas, major Philippine Islands, the USA and others.

Seller ID: 22702

Subject: Californiana



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