2012 Map of Emigrant Hill

About this map

Antelope Valley and Welcome Valley define this arid landscape in Kern County, where the topography transitions from the low-lying basin to the prominent peaks of Wagon Wheel Mountain and Emigrant Hill. The area is marked by a clear divide between the agricultural and ranching legacy represented by Hannah Ranch and the industrial energy sector found at the Blackwells Corner Oil Field. Transportation and infrastructure are concentrated along a few key routes like Twissleman Rd and Weiser Rd, which serve both the agricultural tracts and specialized sites like the Paramount Farms Airport. The sparse water sources, most notably Salt Spring, further highlight the desert character of the terrain east of Mount Vernon.