2018 Map of Jawbone Ridge

About this map

Jawbone Ridge dominates the northern landscape of this region within the Stanislaus National Forest, where the topography drops sharply into the Tuolumne Canyon. The Tuolumne River and its major tributaries, including the Clavey River and the Middle Tuolumne River, carve deep paths through the high country. Near the center of the map, the settlement of Buck Meadows serves as a key junction along Big Oak Flat Rd, while the Hetch Hetchy Aqueduct cuts across the western slopes, a critical piece of California's water infrastructure. To the south, the terrain descends toward the N Fork Merced River, passing through high-altitude meadows like Drew Meadow and Burch Meadow. Genealogists and local historians can trace named landmarks such as Frank Harris Point and Hobron Hill, alongside several high flats like Pigeon Flat and China Flat.