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2018 Map of Elkhorn Hills

Name: 2018 Topographic Map of Elkhorn Hills
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2018
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2018

About this map

The San Andreas Fault bisects this dramatic segment of the California landscape, creating a distinct geological boundary between the Elkhorn Hills and the surrounding plains. The topography is defined by the tension between the Temblor Range to the northeast and the Caliente Range to the southwest, with the massive Carrizo Plain and Elkhorn Plain situated in the basin between them.

Remote water sources like Lawson Spring and Padrones Spring are critical landmarks in this arid environment, providing vital points of interest for those studying the hydrology of the fault zone. The linear path of the Elkhorn Scarp and the incision of Twentyone Canyon offer clear visual evidence of the active tectonic forces that have shaped Kern and San Luis Obispo counties. Access through this sparsely populated region is maintained via routes such as Simmler Soda Lake Rd and Elkhorn Rd.