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2015 Map of Carneros Rocks

Name: 2015 Topographic Map of Carneros Rocks
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2015
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2015

About this map

The Bacon Hills and the rugged eastern slopes of the Temblor Range define this arid landscape in western Kern County. The terrain transitions from the elevated outcrops of Carneros Rocks down into the Temblor Valley and the western edge of the San Joaquin Valley. This 2015 survey illustrates a region shaped by ephemeral drainage systems like Chico Martinez Cr, Zemorra Cr, and Salt Cr, which carve through the canyons and hills.

Evidence of human activity is primarily limited to utility and access corridors, including Poleline Rd and Waterflood Rd, reflecting the area's role in energy production and land management. Researchers can trace the path of 7th Standard Rd as it crosses Carneros Canyon, and locate Carneros Spring, a vital water source in this dry environment. The map also records the complex survey grid of Township 28 and 29 South, providing a precise framework for the Central Valley borderlands.