2015 Map of Lonoak

About this map

Lonoak stands as a focal point in this 2015 study of the California Coast Ranges, situated where Lewis Creek Rd meets Lonoak Rd. The landscape is defined by the significant path of the San Andreas Fault, which cuts through the terrain between Bitterwater Valley and the southern reaches of the Diablo Range. This area of Monterey County reveals a complex system of drainage and springs, including the uniquely named Lake Tanganyika and Trough Spring tucked into the high ridges. To the south, the valley floor opens into Peachtree Valley, flanked by the rising elevations of Mustang Ridge. The topography illustrates the dramatic geological shifts of the region, from the winding course of Bitterwater Cr to the heights of Eagle Mtn, providing a clear record of the rural land divisions and water sources critical to this remote ranching corridor.