2015 Map of Elkhorn Hills

About this map

The San Andreas Fault cuts a definitive line through this section of the California landscape, marking the tectonic boundary between the Elkhorn Plain and the rising Temblor Range. This 2015 survey captures the geologic complexity of the region, where the Elkhorn Scarp and the rolling Elkhorn Hills define the local topography. To the west, the expansive Carrizo Plain stretches toward the Caliente Range, providing a stark contrast to the corrugated terrain of Twentyone Canyon. Water sources are sparse but critical in this arid environment, represented by Hudson Spring and Padrones Spring. This map reflects the intersection of natural geologic forces and the remote road networks of Elkhorn Rd and Soda Lake Rd, tracing the boundary between Kern and San Luis Obispo counties.