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2012 Map of Antelope Valley

Name: 2012 Topographic Map of Antelope Valley
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2012
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2012

About this map

Antelope Valley defines this high-elevation Sierra Nevada landscape, where ranching and agricultural life are shaped by the surrounding topography of the Sierra Valley. The map captures a sophisticated network of named family roads and access lanes, including Genasci Rd, Filippini Rd, and Smith Ranch Rd, reflecting the generational landholdings of this California-Nevada border region. Water management is central to the area's utility, marked by the presence of Dyson Slough to the north and the Palen Reservoir tucked into the lower elevations.

To the southwest, the terrain transitions into more defined relief at Mello Canyon and Rice Hill. The settlement pattern is sparse, with small clusters around the namesake Antelope Valley and Lombardi Point, connected by the primary Antelope Valley Rd. This survey provides a precise accounting of the intersection between established ranch boundaries and the natural watercourses that sustain the valley's livestock and agriculture.