2021 Map of Hames Valley

About this map

Hames Valley and the surrounding drainage of Hames Cr define this Central Coast landscape, where high ridgelines drop sharply into the alluvial plains of the Salinas River. This modern survey reveals a network of canyons including Garrisere Canyon, Williams Canyon, and Mincey Canyon that carve through the local topography. The map illustrates a rural transport system anchored by Jolon Rd and Lockwood-San Ardo Rd, which serve the agricultural and ranching interests found in Swain Valley. Water resources are precisely mapped, from the perennial flow of the river to isolated points like Las Lobos Spring, providing a clear picture of the land's hydrology and modern road access in this portion of Monterey County.