2021 Map of Stockdale Mountain

About this map

Stockdale Mountain and the southern reaches of the Diablo Range define this high-relief landscape in Monterey County. The terrain is deeply incised by a network of drainages, most notably Cholame Creek and its tributaries like Slacks Canyon Creek and Little Cholame Creek. These watercourses have carved out significant topographical markers such as The Narrows and Vineyard Canyon. Human presence is largely defined by the winding road network that follows these natural contours, including Vineyard Canyon Road and Portuguese Canyon Road. For genealogists and local historians, the Imusdale Cemetery sits as a solitary cultural landmark in the eastern portion of the quadrangle near the Cholame Hills. This map documents a region characterized by its ridges and canyons, where the ranching roads and small family landmarks are often the only indicators of settlement in the rugged interior.