2021 Map of Jolon

About this map

Jolon serves as the primary settlement hub in this part of Monterey County, situated near the confluence of the San Antonio River and Jolon Cr. The landscape is dominated by the complex terrain of the Santa Lucia Range, which is carved by numerous drainages including Lugo Canyon, Nunez Canyon, and Ruby Canyon. These steep canyons and high points like Mesa Coyote define the difficult geography of the region, where roads like Mission Rd and Jolon Rd follow the natural contours of the river valleys. To the south, the Nacimiento River winds through the terrain, joined by tributaries such as Los Burros Cr and El Piojo Cr. The map details a network of canyons and gulches, including China Gulch and Sam Jones Canyon, illustrating a rural California landscape where development remains concentrated along the historical transit corridors linking the coast to the interior valleys.