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2018 Map of Gonzales

Name: 2018 Topographic Map of Gonzales
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2018
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2018

About this map

Gonzales serves as the focal point of this Salinas Valley landscape, where the flat, fertile valley floor meets the rising peaks of the Gabilan Range. The agricultural character of the region is evident in the street names of the town's northern expansion, featuring labels like Zinfandel Dr, Chardonnay, and Burgundy Way. This alignment of modern viticulture interest contrasts with older transportation arteries such as El Camino Real S and Old US Hwy 101, which trace the historic movement of travelers through Monterey County.

To the east, the terrain becomes increasingly complex as the foothills are carved by deep ravines including Johnson Canyon, Chualar Canyon, and Espinosa Canyon. Water sources like Chualar Cr and Muddy Cr drain these heights toward the Salinas River at the western edge of the quadrangle. Outside the main settlement, smaller locations like Penvir dot the landscape along the primary rail and road corridors.