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2012 Map of La Panza NE

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

USGS Topo · Published 2012

About this map

Pinole Ranch and the surrounding drainage basins of the Temblor Range characterize this high-desert landscape in eastern Kern County. The terrain is defined by a network of seasonal watercourses, including Bitterwater Cr, Carnaza Cr, and Yeguas Cr, which cut through the arid hills below Yeguas Mountain. These canyons are punctuated by vital water sources such as Pinole Spring, Mustang Spring, and Jerks Spring, which have historically supported ranching operations and local wildlife.

Transportation through this isolated section of the California coast ranges is limited to several unpaved and primary routes, most notably Bitterwater Rd and Carnaza Rd. The presence of Cattle Dr and the ranch namesake underscore the area's continued reliance on livestock grazing. This map provides a detailed look at the hydrology and land use patterns of the region before more modern infrastructure or changes to the local watershed could occur.