2018 Map of Cummings Mountain

About this map

Tehachapi sits at the northern edge of this high-elevation landscape, where the southern reaches of the Sierra Nevada meet the Tehachapi Mountains. This 2018 survey documents a region defined by its rugged drainages and high valleys, including Brite Valley and the broader Tehachapi Valley. The map detail traces the complex network of rural and mountain roads, such as Banducci Rd and Highline Rd, that connect isolated settlements like Five Points and Paradise Valley to the primary population centers. Significant topographic features like Cummings Mtn dominate the central terrain, separated by deep cuts including Live Oak Canyon, Cedar Canyon, and White Cow Canyon. Water sources such as Stag Spring and the headwaters of Tejon Cr and Brite Cr highlight the vital hydrography of this semi-arid upland environment.