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1954 Map of Panorama Hills

Name: 1954 Topographic Map of Panorama Hills
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1970
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1970

About this map

The Temblor Range dominates this mid-century survey, dividing the high-relief mountain terrain from the broad, flat expanses of the Carrizo Plain. Straddling the county line between San Luis Obispo and Kern counties, the map documents a landscape defined by the prominent Elkhorn Scarp, a geologic feature that separates the Elkhorn Plain from the lower valley floor. This 1954 revision reveals the early industrial footprint in this remote region, noting several abandoned oil wells and scattered water tanks.

Erosion patterns are clearly visible across the northern slopes in Crocker Canyon and along Buena Vista Creek. The survey identifies local landmarks such as Panorama Point and the Telephone Hills, providing a detailed view of the natural topography and primitive infrastructure before modern development altered the area's character. Localized features like Crocker Flat and Dabney Canyon further delineate the complex ridge-and-valley system of the range.