2021 Map of Orchard Peak

About this map

Annette sits near the crossing of Annette Rd and Bitterwater Rd, serving as a focal point for this high-elevation landscape where San Luis Obispo and Kern counties meet. The terrain is defined by the steep rises of the Diablo Range, culminating at Orchard Peak and the prominent Bluestone Ridge. This 2021 survey shows a complex network of canyons and valleys, including Choice Valley and Antelope Valley, which are connected by critical transit points like Polonio Pass and Palo Prieto Pass. The modern industrial footprint of the Governor Edmund G Brown Coastal Br California Aqueduct cuts across the northern slopes, providing a stark contrast to the scattered natural springs and seasonal bodies of water such as Twisselmann Lake and Poison Water Pond. Local landmarks like McGovern Gap and Hilbrich Grade trace the legacy of travel through these mountain corridors.