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2015 Map of Reward

Name: 2015 Topographic Map of Reward
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2015
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2015

About this map

Reward and McKittrick sit at the intersection of industry and the high desert landscape of western Kern County. The terrain is defined by the steep elevation of the Temblor Range, which gives way to a complex network of drainage systems including Wood Canyon, Pottinger Canyon, and Maddux Canyon. These geographic features drain eastward into the broader Temblor Valley and McKittrick Valley, eventually meeting the vast San Joaquin Valley.

Water sources like Willow Springs, Frazer Spring, and Sulphur Spring indicate the critical role of natural hydrology in this arid environment. The map details the local infrastructure supporting the region's historical oil and gas operations, evidenced by the intricate road network including Reward Rd, Lost Hills Rd, and CCMO Rd. This survey also documents the transition from the rugged foothills of the Telephone Hills to the flat expanse of the Central Valley.