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2012 Map of Kettleman Plain

Name: 2012 Topographic Map of Kettleman Plain
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2012
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2012

About this map

Kettleman Plain serves as the central focal point for this 2012 survey, defining a landscape shaped by both hydrology and petroleum exploration history. The eastern terrain is marked by a series of distinct ridges and arroyos, including Bullwheel Ridge and Drillers Ridge, names that reflect the region’s long-standing connection to the oil industry. A network of seasonal waterways, such as Arroyo Robador and Arroyo Delgado, drain the uplands toward the plain below.

Small settlements and outposts like Dombo, El Leon, and El Lobo are scattered across the northern reaches, while Reef Station sits as a notable landmark near the crossing of major thoroughfares. The map detail highlights the agricultural and industrial grid, from Utica Ave to the path of the Old State Hwy, providing a clear view of how transit routes have adapted to the area's prominent geological features like Cerro Alto and Mesa Roida.