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2021 Map of Packwood Creek

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

USGS Topo · Published 2021

About this map

Yeguas Mtn and the northern reaches of the Temblor Range dominate this interior landscape along the border of San Luis Obispo and Kern counties. The terrain is defined by a series of dramatic elevations and arid drainages, including Bitterwater Canyon and the Shale Hills. This area, while sparsely populated, is networked by remote ranching roads such as Mc Cormack Ranch Rd and Bitterwater Rd, which follow the natural contours of the Bitterwater Valley.

Water sources are critical landmarks in this environment, with Bitterwater Spring, Sulphur Spring, and the seasonal flow of Packwood Cr serving as vital points of reference for the region's land management. The presence of Poso Ortega suggests historical land use patterns tied to the local hydrology. This 2021 survey provides a contemporary view of the land divisions and topographic features that have shaped the ranching history of this corner of the California Coast Ranges.