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2012 Map of Chews Ridge

Name: 2012 Topographic Map of Chews Ridge
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2012
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2012

About this map

Jamesburg serves as a primary point of reference in this interior section of the Santa Lucia Range, where high ridges and deep canyons dictate the movement of both water and travelers. The road network, including the winding Tassajara Rd and Kincannon Rd, follows the difficult topography around Chews Ridge and Church Creek Divide. The landscape is dotted with remote outposts and historical landholdings such as Mascorini Place, Bruce Ranch, and the isolated Nason Cabin.

Watercourses like the Miller Fork Carmel River and Piney Cr carve through the terrain, punctuated by specific landmarks like The Bear Trap and the steep slopes of Black Butte. The presence of established sites such as China Camp and White Oaks Camp highlights the area's long-standing use for wilderness access and seasonal habitation, while named features like Cherry Thicket and Poison Oak Hill provide descriptive clues to the local flora encountered by early surveyors and settlers.