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2018 Map of Horse Canyon

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

USGS Topo · Published 2018

About this map

Sequoia National Forest encompasses the northern portion of this map, where the high terrain of the Scodie Mountains and the Sierra Nevada meets the arid northern reaches of the Mojave Desert. This intersection of ecologies is marked by a network of vital water sources including Melvers Spring, Horse Spring, and Cow Heaven Spring, which likely served as critical waypoints in this arid landscape long before modern mapping.

Infrastructure for water transport and recreation define the lower elevations. The Los Angeles Aqueduct and the Second Los Angeles Aqueduct cut through the southeastern corner, illustrating the complex engineering required to move water across the desert. For trekkers, the Pacific Crest National Scenic Trail winds through Scodie Canyon and Cane Canyon, providing a dedicated route through the forest's rugged canyons and high ridges.