2018 Map of Shale Point

About this map

Temblor Range peaks define the southwestern horizon of this western Kern County landscape, where the terrain descends sharply toward the Bitterwater Valley and the vast Antelope Plain. This area is characterized by ephemeral drainage patterns, with seasonal flows such as Bitterwater Cr and Devilwater Cr carving paths through the arid hills. Named landmarks like Shale Point and the Shale Hills provide essential orientation in a region largely defined by its geological structure and ranching history.