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2021 Map of Horse Canyon

Name: 2021 Topographic Map of Horse Canyon
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2021
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2021

About this map

The Sequoia National Forest meets the high desert in this 2021 study of the eastern Sierra Nevada. This landscape is defined by the transition from the Scodie Mountains into the Indian Wells Valley, a region where water management is paramount to the local infrastructure. The path of the Los Angeles Aqueduct and the Second Los Angeles Aqueduct are clearly traced as they traverse the foothills, marking a vital corridor of California's water history.

For those following the terrain on foot, the Pacific Crest National Scenic Trl winds through the western ridges, passing beneath Skinner Peak. The map documents several remote water sources essential to this arid environment, including McIvers Spring, Cow-Heaven Spring, and Horse Canyon Spring, providing a clear view of the natural landmarks that have guided travelers through Sage Canyon and Horse Canyon for generations.