2018 Map of Hames Valley

About this map

Hames Valley and Swain Valley define the complex, canyon-cut landscape of southern Monterey County in this 2018 survey. The northeast corner of the map is dominated by the Salinas River, which runs parallel to Los Lobos Rd and the more local W Los Lobos Rd. This area shows a distinct contrast between the riparian corridor of the river and the steep, dissected topography to the west, where deep cuts like Garrissere Canyon, Williams Canyon, and Mincey Canyon drain toward the interior basins. Local transit and access are facilitated by a network of established routes including Jolon Rd and Frudden Rd. Further south, the intermittent flow of Hames Cr winds through the hills near Heinser Rd, while named residential or ranching lanes like County Lake Dr and New Fleetwood Rd indicate modern land use in this rural California corridor.