2018 Map of Ninemile Canyon

About this map

The eastern front of the Sierra Nevada meets the Mojave Desert in this detailed look at a high-elevation arid landscape. The map centers on the critical infrastructure of the Los Angeles Aqueduct and the Second L A Aqueduct, which trace the contours of the mountain foothills to transport water across the desert. These engineering feats run parallel to the small settlement of Pearsonville, situated along the eastern edge of the quadrangle. High points like Sawtooth Peak and Boulder Peak dominate the western terrain, while the canyons—including Ninemile Canyon and Fivemile Canyon—provide the primary drainage routes and corridors for mountain access via Nine Mile Canyon Rd. The southern portion of the map transitions into Rödecker Flat and Sand Canyon, illustrating the varied topography of this transitional zone between Kern and Inyo counties.