Mormon’s statement here gives us a little more information on the nature of the Nephite’s successful stand at Jashon. It would appear that it was successful as much because the Lamanites ceased pressing the attack as that the Nephites were bold in their defense. As soon as the Lamanites and Gadiantons appear to desire to take the initiative, the result is the same as before, and the Nephites are fleeing farther to the north.
Geographical: As with the other cities on this line of retreat, there is little that allows us to tie them in to the earlier distribution of cities. (John L. Sorenson, The Geography of the Book of Mormon. FARMS, 1990, p. 314-5).