1919 Map of King City

About this map

King City serves as the focal point of this 1917–1918 survey, situated along the Salinas River where the Southern Pacific railroad's Coast Line dictates the valley's development. The landscape is defined by vast Spanish land grants, including San Lorenzo (Soberanes) and Milpitas (Pastor), reflecting a transition from traditional ranching to rail-based commerce. To the south, the historic San Antonio Mission stands at the edge of the survey area, while the rugged interior is carved by a network of family-named canyons such as Thompson Canyon and Robinson Canyon. A well-distributed system of rural education is visible through several district buildings, including Oasis School, Sweetwater School, and Alberto School. The map also captures specialized waypoints like the Goat Camp and the settlement of San Lucas, illustrating the distribution of agricultural outposts and small rail stops before modern highway expansion.