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2021 Map of Chews Ridge

Name: 2021 Topographic Map of Chews Ridge
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2021
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2021

About this map

Los Padres National Forest dominates this section of the Santa Lucia Range, where the rugged geography of Monterey County dictates a sparse settlement pattern connected by an intricate network of ridgeline trails and mountain roads. The small community of Jamesburg sits at the northern edge of the map, serving as a gateway to the steep canyons and high points that follow. The landscape is defined by its dramatic relief, from the heights of Chews Ridge and Black Butte down to the deep drainages of the Miller Fork Carmel River and Tassajara Cr.

Cultural landmarks are primarily related to the navigation of this demanding terrain, including named points like Cherry Thicket and The Mesa. The survey details a system of backcountry routes such as the Pine Ridge Trl, Church Creek Trl, and Miller Canyon Trl. These pathways, alongside features like Church Creek Divide and Cahoon Spring, illustrate how hikers and forestry workers traverse the ridges between Haelleck Canyon and the Sierra de Salinas.