1949 Map of San Lucas

About this map

The Salinas River valley serves as the central artery for this mid-century agricultural corridor, framed by the upland benches of San Lorenzo (Soberanes) and San Bernabe. The landscape is defined by the rigid alignment of the Southern Pacific railroad, which parallels the river and connects the primary settlements of King City and San Lucas. Smaller sidings and stops like Welby punctuate the line, marking the era's reliance on rail for moving produce and cattle from the surrounding grazing lands.