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2015 Map of Cross Mountain

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

USGS Topo · Published 2015

About this map

Kelso Valley serves as a central geographic feature on this 2015 survey, situated at the rugged intersection of the Sierra Nevada and the Mojave Desert. This transition zone is marked by stark elevation changes, rising from the floor of Antimony Flat to the prominent peaks of Cross Mtn and White Mtn. The landscape is defined by its arid drainages and seasonal water sources, such as Cottonwood Cr and Braitman Spring in the northwestern reaches.

Transportation through this high-desert terrain is limited to significant thoroughfares like Jawbone Canyon Rd and S Kelso Valley Rd, which follow the natural contours of the canyons. The map provides a detailed view of these remote corridors and local landmarks like Hoffman Summit and Toms Hill, illustrating how the topography dictated movement through this part of Kern County in the early 21st century.