2012 Map of Dove Spring

About this map

The Los Angeles Aqueduct and its parallel Second Los Angeles Aqueduct dominate the eastern landscape of this Kern County region, tracing a massive piece of hydraulic engineering across the high desert. This 2012 survey illustrates the critical infrastructure used to transport water toward the coast, cutting through the arid terrain of Bird Spring Canyon and Dove Spring Canyon. Natural water sources like Bird Spring and Butterbredt Spring are clearly marked, providing a stark contrast to the modern industrial scale of the aqueducts. The southern edge of the sheet includes a portion of Red Rock Canyon State Park, while the rest of the map is defined by primitive roads such as Dove Spring Canyon Rd and Cheyenne Blvd, highlighting the remote, underdeveloped character of the area.