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2015 Map of Owens Peak

Name: 2015 Topographic Map of Owens Peak
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2015
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2015

About this map

Owens Peak and the high ridges of the Scodie Mountains dominate this high-desert landscape in eastern Kern County. The map details a critical infrastructure corridor where the Los Angeles Aqueduct and the Second Los Angeles Aqueduct traverse the foothills of the Mojave Desert. This engineering feat is set against a backdrop of steep canyons, including Grapevine Canyon, Morris Canyon, and Manuel Canyon, which descend from the granite heights toward the desert floor.

Hikers can trace the winding route of the Pacific Crest National Scenic Trail as it passes near Mt Jenkins and Morris Peak. Local history and geography are marked by isolated water sources such as Coyote Spring and Big Spring, alongside physical landmarks like the Five Fingers rock formation. A lone Cem (cemetery) near Mount Owens and the presence of Gold Canyon suggest the early ranching or mining activities that once utilized these remote drainage systems.