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2012 Map of La Cima

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

USGS Topo · Published 2012

About this map

The Kettleman Hills define the southwestern landscape of this Kings County survey, where complex geological formations meet the agricultural grid of the Central Valley. The massive Governor Edmund G. Brown California Aqueduct cuts a diagonal path across the northern plains, passing north of Murray. This region is marked by a series of named elevations and ridges, including Double Hill, Discovery Ridge, and Cerro Lodoso, which rise above an intricate network of seasonal drainage channels like Arroyo Largo and Arroyo Torcido.

Industrial and petroleum history is evident through the presence of locations like Hydril, Hydril Hill, and the Eighteen Q Camp nestled within the hills. Dozens of Spanish-named sites such as La Loba, El Serrijon, and La Meseta are distributed throughout the rugged terrain, reflecting the area's cultural heritage. Near the western margin, the edge of Avenal appears, providing a anchor point for this primarily industrial and ranching landscape.