2018 Map of Pleito Hills

About this map

Antimony Peak anchors the southern reaches of this landscape within the Los Padres National Forest, marking a high point in the San Emigdio Mountains. The terrain is defined by a series of dramatic ridges and drainages, where Pleito Cr and Salt Cr carve through the foothills. The Pleito Hills dominate the northern and central sections, punctuated by named landforms like Telegraph Canyon and Lost Canyon. These features reflect a history of backcountry use and land management in Kern County, with grazing or settlement history suggested by the naming of Neasons Flat and Joe Clark Flat. This survey provides a precise look at the topographical interface between the San Joaquin Valley’s southern edge and the high mountain wilderness, showing the winding path of Forest Rte 10N01 as it navigates the steep grades toward the forest interior.