2015 Map of Buena Vista Lake Bed

About this map

The Buena Vista Lake Bed dominates this portion of the southern San Joaquin Valley, showing a landscape heavily modified by California's complex water management systems. The most prominent industrial feature is the Governor Edmund G Brown California Aqueduct, which cuts a distinct path south through the Buena Vista Valley. To the north and west, the terrain rises into the Elk Hills and Buena Vista Hills, while the flat basin floor is occupied by Lake Webb and Lake Evans. The presence of the Outlet Canal and various named roads such as Lake Station Rd and Golf Course Rd indicates a developed network supporting the surrounding energy and agricultural sectors. This 2015 survey provides a clear look at the intersection of natural drainage like Sandy Creek with the engineered infrastructure that has reshaped the Central Valley.