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1956 Map of Chews Ridge

Name: 1956 Topographic Map of Chews Ridge
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1972
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1972

About this map

Chews Ridge Ranger Sta serves as a central landmark within this portion of the Los Padres National Forest, where the complex drainage systems of the Carmel River and Arroyo Seco meet. The 1956 landscape is defined by isolated outposts and seasonal camps, including White Oaks Camp, China Camp, and Divide Camp. Significant early habitation is evident through various ranch holdings and private structures like the Bell Ranch, Cahoon Ranch, and the isolated Nason Cabin.

A notable curiosity in the southern terrain is The Caves (Swimming Pool) along Church Creek, suggesting a unique recreational use of the natural geology. The northern section is dominated by the Hastings Natural History State Reservation, while the transition into higher elevations is marked by prominent peaks such as Sugarloaf and Black Butte. This survey documents a wilderness area where fire lookouts and remote canyon trails provided the primary infrastructure for mid-century forest management.