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1949 Map of Thompson Canyon

USGS Topo · Published 1979

About this map

King City sits at the northeastern edge of this topographic study, serving as a vital hub along the Southern Pacific railroad and the Salinas River. The landscape is defined by the sharp transition from the flat agricultural plains of Central Avenue and the valley floor to the complex drainage systems of the Santa Lucia Range. Large land grants and ranching boundaries are evident in the demarcations of San Lorenzo (Soberanes) and San Bernabe, reflecting the region’s deep Spanish and Mexican heritage. To the southwest, the terrain rises into a series of deep ravines, including Thompson Canyon and Monroe Canyon. Small-scale historical markers like the Cem and isolated ruins offer clues for local genealogists and historians tracing early 20th-century life in Monterey County.

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Map Details

Date Portrayed1949
Date Published1979
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:24,000
Physical Dimensions22.06 x 26.95 inches

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SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain