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1994 Map of Kettleman Plain

Name: 1994 Topographic Map of Kettleman Plain
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1994
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1994

About this map

The Avenal State Prison complex anchors the northwestern corner of this landscape, positioned just south of the city's corporate boundary. This 1994 map documents a rugged industrial and agricultural corridor where the Kettleman Hills rise sharply from the flat Kettleman Plain. The terrain is deeply etched by numerous seasonal watercourses, such as Arroyo del Medio, Arroyo Drifters, and Arroyo del Paso, which drain from the higher elevations of Bullwheel Ridge and Cerro Ultimo.

Resource extraction and waste management are clearly evident across the terrain. Numerous Oil Wells dot the northern ridges, while Industrial Waste Ponds and Gypsum Quarries mark the southern reaches. The presence of a Landing Strip in the center of the plain and the extensive pipeline networks suggests an area heavily utilized for energy and mineral production. To the southwest, the Kreyenhagen Hills and Sunflower Valley provide a stark contrast to the industrial activities concentrated near the hills.