2018 Map of Chews Ridge

About this map

Jamesburg serves as a small point of reference at the edge of the Los Padres National Forest in this high-altitude coastal range. The landscape is defined by the sharp elevations of the Santa Lucia Range, where notable summits like Black Butte and the landmark Chews Ridge overlook deep drainage basins. Waterways such as the Miller Fork Carmel River and Tassajara Cr carve through the terrain, creating named canyons like Anastasia Canyon and Kincannon Canyon. This 2018 survey reveals a network of forest roads including Tassajara Rd and Jeffery Rd that provide access to remote pockets like Lambert Flats and The Bear Trap. The map also captures the distinct botanical and terrain markers of the region, from the Cherry Thicket and Poison Oak Hill to the high plateau of The Mesa.