2022 Map of Tehachapi South, 2022 Print
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2022 Map of Tehachapi South

USGS Topo · Published 2022

About this map

Tehachapi sits at a critical geographic junction where the Sierra Nevada meets the Tehachapi Mountains, serving as a high-altitude gateway between the Central Valley and the Mojave Desert. The landscape transition is stark, moving from the residential streets and small-town infrastructure of Tehachapi Valley into a complex network of steep canyons and ridgelines. Notable aviation history is represented by the Mountain Valley Airport, situated near the eastern edge of the primary settlement. To the south, the terrain becomes increasingly complex, dominated by peaks like Double Mtn and Covington Mtn. This area is defined by its deep drainages, including Antelope Canyon and Horsethief Canyon, which carve through the high country. The map illustrates a modern settlement pattern concentrated in the north, while the southern reaches remain defined by the natural contours of the mountain passes, including the historically significant Oak Creek Pass and Paradise Valley.


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Map Details

Date Portrayed2022
Date Published2022
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:24000
Physical Dimensions24 x 29 inches

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