2015 Map of Pastoria Creek

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The Tehachapi Mountains and the San Emigdio Mountains converge in this high-elevation landscape, where massive water infrastructure projects navigate the complex terrain. The Governor Edmund G Brown California Aqueduct is a dominant man-made feature, winding through the Central Valley before entering a series of underground passages. Engineering of the mid-20th century is evident in the alignment of Tunnel Number One, Tunnel Number Two, and Tunnel Number Three, culminating in the significant Carley V Porter Tunnel near the southern boundary. These tunnels represent a critical link in the state's water delivery system, piercing through the rugged slopes of Geghus Ridge. Higher elevations are marked by deep incisions like Liveoak Canyon and Bear Trap Canyon, while the northern reaches open into the San Joaquin Valley, showing the start of agricultural irrigation via the 850 Canal.