2012 Map of Tehachapi NE

About this map

Sugarloaf Mountain and the high desert peaks of eastern Kern County define this landscape, where the Sierra Nevada meets the Tehachapi Mountains. This 2012 survey captures a period of residential expansion into the canyon bottoms, evidenced by a dense network of suburban streets such as Westhaven Dr, Quail Mountain Rd, and Sand Canyon Rd winding through the difficult terrain. Despite this modern footprint, the map reveals the persistence of the older natural landscape, including the Horse Canyon Agate Beds and seasonal water sources like Goodwater Spring and Sweetwater Spring. The intricate drainage patterns of Cache Cr, Sand Cr, and Stevenson Cr highlight the region's reliance on canyon topography for both settlement and water management. High points like Cache Peak and Red Mountain provide geographic anchors for the developing community in Oil Canyon.