2021 Map of Jawbone Ridge

About this map

The Tuolumne Wild and Scenic River carves a deep path across this portion of the Stanislaus National Forest, where the complex drainage systems of the Clavey River and Middle Tuolumne River define the terrain. High ridges such as Jawbone Ridge and the Gravel Range overlook a landscape marked by small flats and meadows that historically supported local movement and settlement. Near the southern boundary, the community of Greeley Hill sits near the Dudley Cem, while Buck Meadows and Colfax Spring serve as key points along the historic Big Oak Flat Rd corridor. This network of forest routes, including Pilot Ridge Rd and Wagner Ridge Rd, traces the high ground between river canyons, reflecting a long-standing reliance on ridgeline travel to navigate the steep descent into the Tuolumne and Merced River watersheds.