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2021 Map of Tehachapi NE

Name: 2021 Topographic Map of Tehachapi NE
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2021
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2021

About this map

The Sierra Nevada and the Piute Mountains converge here in a landscape defined by dramatic elevation changes and desert transitions. As the terrain descends toward the Mojave Desert and the Tehachapi Valley, the map reveals a network of canyons including Fox Canyon, Horse Canyon, and the notable Horse Canyon Agate Beds. These geological features hint at the area's value to mineral collectors and those studying the natural history of Kern County's high desert edge.

A distinct residential layout is visible in the southwestern quadrant, where streets like Umfalozi RD, Limpopo Ave, and Chipangali St suggest a specific era of development near Sand Canyon. Water remains a critical element of the landscape, marked by remote sources such as Sweetwater Spring and Goodwater Spring, which historically supported movement through these passes. The presence of Cache Peak and Red Mtn provides clear landmarks for those tracing the transition from the mountains to the arid basins below.