Manhole Covers of Monterey, California
Created 3 December 2008
This page was last updated on 3 December 2008
This is a study of manhole covers from Monterey, Monterey County, California.
All photos copyrighted by David L. Magney 2006
Manhole Covers of Monterey, California
Monterey occurs in the southwest edge of the Monterey Bay in central California. It was a Spanish presidio and California's second capitol. It is also famous for its cannery (Cannery Row) and more recently its aquarium. John Steinbeck spent much time here. Monterey is the namesake for the Monterey Cyperus (Cupressus macrocarpa) and Monterey Pine (Pinus radiata), both of which are very important in creating the city's atmosphere.
Monterey is a medium-sized city, founded in 1770 and incorporated in the 1800s, but the actual date is a bit elusive. It is at an average elevation of 26 feet above sea level.
State Routes 1 (Pacific Coast Highway) passes through Monterey, and State Routes 68 and 218 originate here. Fishing and tourism are the primary economic engines of Monterey now that Fort Ord, a former U.S. Army base, has been decommissioned. Additional information about Monterey can be found at Monterey Info and the City's official site.
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