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2021 Map of California Valley

Name: 2021 Topographic Map of California Valley
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2021
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2021

About this map

California Valley lies at the eastern edge of the La Panza Range in this high-desert landscape within San Luis Obispo County. The map details the transition from the steep, canyon-cut mountains into the level expanse of the Carrizo Plain. This area is defined by its dramatic topographic relief, where features like Syncline Hill, Hubbard Hill, and Freeborn Mtn overlook a complex network of seasonal drainages, including San Juan Creek and its tributaries like Rogers Creek.

A strictly rectilinear grid of local roads, such as Tule Elk Ln and Tracy Ln, marks the planned but sparsely settled community of California Valley, contrasting sharply with the winding paths of Anderson Canyon and Buckhorn Canyon to the west. The presence of Carrisa Hwy and Soda Lake Rd provides the primary infrastructure through this isolated territory, known for its geologic sensitivity and proximity to the San Andreas Fault system, though the fault itself is not explicitly labeled.