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2021 Map of Las Yeguas Ranch

Name: 2021 Topographic Map of Las Yeguas Ranch
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2021
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2021

About this map

The Temblor Range defines the eastern edge of this landscape along the border of Kern and San Luis Obispo counties. This arid upland region is characterized by a network of drainage systems and isolated water sources, including Antelope Spring, Walnut Spring, and Cottonwood Spring, which provided essential water in a demanding environment. The topography is deeply incised by Carneros Canyon and Cedar Canyon, reflecting the erosional patterns typical of this part of the California Coast Ranges.

Transportation through the area is limited to a few arterial routes such as Cedar Canyon Rd and Simmler Rd. Seasonal watercourses like Media Agua Cr and Carneros Cr drain the high ground, while the survey grid reveals the sparse, large-scale land management units of this ranching country. The presence of named features like Wagol Spring and Taylor Spring suggests the historical importance of localized water for livestock and early inhabitants in a region far from major population centers.