2015 Map of Avenal Gap

About this map

Governor Edmund G Brown California Aqueduct cuts a distinct industrial line through this central California landscape, separating the San Joaquin Valley from the rising elevations of the Kettleman Hills. This 2015 survey details the topographic transition through Avenal Gap, where the terrain shifts from the flat expanse of the Antelope Plain into a series of named ridges and summits. Local landmarks such as Pintojo Ridge, Middle Dome, and South Dome reveal the complex geological folding of the region. Notable water features like Alamo Solo Spring and the ephemeral channels of Arroyo Ancho and Arroyo Tozo mark the arid character of the land. The map also documents the boundary between Kings and Kern Counties, following old thoroughfares like Devils Den Rd across the high desert floor.