2015 Map of La Panza NE

About this map

The San Andreas Fault bisects this high-desert landscape where San Luis Obispo and Kern counties meet. This 2015 survey reveals a classic California rift zone topography, defined by the stark contrast between the Temblor Range to the northeast and the wide, arid expanse of the Carrizo Plain to the southwest. Surface water is sparse and concentrated at named points like Pinole Spring, Jenks Spring, and Mustang Spring, which historically served as vital watering holes for livestock in this ranching country. Structural features like Bitterwater Canyon and the prominent Yeguas Mtn reflect the tectonic forces at work. A network of rural routes, including Bitterwater Rd, Soda Lake Rd, and Carnaza Rd, follow the natural contours of the land, providing access through the canyons and across the drainage of Bitterwater Cr and Carnaza Cr.