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2018 Map of Emerald Mountain

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

USGS Topo · Published 2018

About this map

The southern reaches of the Sierra Nevada define this landscape in Kern County, dominated by a complex network of canyons and peaks. The Pacific Crest National Scenic Trail winds through the eastern half of the sheet, crossing near Weldon Peak and traversing the rugged terrain above Back Canyon. To the west, Antimony Ridge overlooks the seasonal drainages of Caliente Cr, while family-named landmarks like Nagel Canyon, Hart Canyon, and Hugh Mann Canyon suggest the area's history of settlement and ranching.

Water sources are vital markers in this arid environment, with Soda Springs, Barrel Spring, and Saddle Spring providing relief across the central sections. Roadways such as Jawbone Canyon Rd and John Fremont Rd provide access to these remote elevations. The map also identifies Emerald Mtn in the south, a prominent landmark that gives this quadrangle its name, alongside the notable Hamp Williams Pass.