Los Gatos California Canyon Of The Cats Near San Jose Santa Clara Co Santa Cruz Real Photo Postcard

The Cañon of the Cats refers to a rugged section of the Santa Cruz Mountains near Los Gatos, California, historically vital for linking the agricultural Santa Clara Valley with the coastal redwood logging areas and Santa Cruz. This treacherous but picturesque route became a significant corridor for both commerce and tourism in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, facilitating the movement of timber, agricultural products, and passengers across challenging terrain.