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2015 Map of Tehachapi South

Name: 2015 Topographic Map of Tehachapi South
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2015
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2015

About this map

Tehachapi sits at the northern edge of this high-altitude landscape, where the Tehachapi Valley meets the rising slopes of the Sierra Nevada. The terrain is defined by dramatic elevation changes, transitioning from the residential grids of the town and the Mountain Valley Airport south into a complex network of canyons and peaks. This map captures the strategic importance of Oak Creek Pass, a natural gateway used for generations, and the rugged backcountry containing Tehachapi Mtn and Double Mtn.

South of the town, the land is etched by deep drainages such as Tejon Canyon and Horsethief Canyon. The Pacific Crest National Scenic Trail winds through the eastern portion of the sheet, crossing the arid margins of the Mojave Desert. This survey documents a critical junction of California geography where water features like Sherm Chitwood Reservoir and Indian John Spring serve as vital resources in an otherwise high, dry mountain environment.