Bryson, California

Bryson (originally, Sapaque)[2] is an unincorporated community in Monterey County, California.[1] It is located 12 miles (19 km) south-southeast of Jolon,[2] at an elevation of 968 feet (295 m).[1]

Bryson Walker
Unincorporated community
Bryson Walker
Location in California
Bryson Walker
Bryson Walker (the United States)
Coordinates: 35°48′24″N 121°05′26″W
CountryUnited States
StateCalifornia
CountyMonterey County
Elevation968 ft (295 m)
GNIS feature ID252862

The Bryson post office operated from 1887 to 1937, moving in 1889, 1898, 1899, 1905, and 1906.[2] The place, originally called Sapaque, was renamed in honor of an early settler and store owner.[2]

Government

At the county level, Bryson is represented on the Monterey County Board of Supervisors by Supervisor Dave Potter.[3]

In the California State Legislature, Bryson is in the 17th Senate District, represented by Democrat John Laird, and in the 30th Assembly District, represented by Democrat Robert Rivas.[4]

In the United States House of Representatives, Bryson is in California's 20th congressional district, represented by Democrat Jimmy Panetta[5]

References
  1. U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Bryson, California
  2. Durham, David L. (1998). California's Geographic Names: A Gazetteer of Historic and Modern Names of the State. Clovis, Calif.: Word Dancer Press. p. 875. ISBN 1-884995-14-4.
  3. "Monterey County Supervisorial District 5 Map (North District 5)" (PDF). County of Monterey. Archived from the original (PDF) on 1 July 2012. Retrieved 21 September 2012.
  4. "Statewide Database". UC Regents. Archived from the original on February 1, 2015. Retrieved February 11, 2015.
  5. "California's 20th Congressional District - Representatives & District Map". Civic Impulse, LLC. Retrieved September 24, 2014.


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