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2012 Map of Los Viejos

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

USGS Topo · Published 2012

About this map

Kettleman Station and the industrial infrastructure of Kings County define this landscape, where the massive Governor Edmund G. Brown California Aqueduct cuts a sharp diagonal through the San Joaquin Valley. This 2012 survey illustrates the vital water management systems that support the region, including the Blakeley Canal and numerous seasonal arroyos. The topography is dominated by the Kettleman Hills, featuring notable rises such as Mustang Hill, Broken Hill, and Middle Dome.

A network of local access points and small settlements, such as Los Médanos, Los Viejos, and La Lomica, are scattered across the valley floor and ridge slopes. The map reveals the intricate drainage patterns of the Arroyo Culebrino and Arroyo Estrecho, which navigate the terrain between Mid Ridge and El Caballete. This record is essential for understanding the intersection of natural relief and large-scale utility corridors in modern California.