2015 Map of Painted Rock

About this map

Carrizo Plain dominates this California landscape, defined by the stark visibility of the San Andreas Fault as it cuts between the Temblor Range and the Caliente Range. This arid basin in San Luis Obispo County preserves a distinct geological and archaeological record, centered on the landmark Painted Rock and the seasonal waters of Soda Lake. The map reveals a network of unpaved access routes including Soda Lake Rd and Elkhorn Rd, which trace the floor of the Elkhorn Plain and the base of the Panorama Hills. This region represents one of the most intact grassland ecosystems in the state, where township lines like t31s r21e and t32s r20e overlay a terrain shaped more by seismic activity and interior drainage than by human development.