2012 Map of Thompson Canyon

About this map

The Salinas River valley serves as the central artery for this portion of Monterey County, anchoring the urban center of King City and the nearby agricultural siding of Elsa. The map illustrates a landscape defined by the stark contrast between the alluvial floor and the complex drainage networks of the surrounding hills, where numerous deep-cut ravines such as Thompson Canyon, Branstetter Canyon, and Pine Canyon descend toward the river. Local infrastructure is concentrated in the east, featuring the Mesa Del Rey Airport and a developed grid of streets including Metz Rd and San Antonio Dr. Genealogists and local historians can locate the King City Cem situated just outside the main town, while the southern reaches of the quadrangle are marked by more remote terrain and features like Quinado Canyon and Cherry Canyon.