2015 Map of Tehachapi NE

About this map

Sugarloaf Mtn and Cache Peak dominate this high-desert terrain where the southern Sierra Nevada meets the western edge of the Mojave Desert. The landscape is deeply carved by numerous drainages, including Sand Canyon, Horse Canyon, and Pine Tree Canyon, which serve as critical conduits for seasonal water flow. Of particular interest to mineral collectors and geologists are the Horse Canyon Agate Beds, situated in the central portion of the sheet. Settlement patterns are concentrated in the southern sections, characterized by a grid of residential roads with distinctive names such as Melsetter Rd and Pretoria Rd. This area reflects a transition from the rugged mountain peaks to the more level desert floor, supported by vital water sources like Sweetwater Spring and Goodwater Spring that have long defined survival and settlement in this arid environment.