2021 Map of Reward

About this map

The oil-rich landscapes of Western Kern County are defined by the convergence of the Temblor Range and the San Joaquin Valley. This survey captures the isolated settlements of Reward and McKittrick, located at the mouth of the McKittrick Valley. The terrain is deeply incised by drainages such as Pottinger Canyon, Maddux Canyon, and Little Santa Maria Valley, which flow from the higher elevations of the range toward the valley floor. Rare water sources like Willow Springs and Sulphur Spring punctuate this arid environment. The map also delineates the Kern Co San Luis Obispo Co line across the southwestern corner, marking the rugged transition toward the coast. Local roads like Reward Rd and Franco Western Rd provide the primary access through these hills and canyons.