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2021 Map of Tejon Hills

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

USGS Topo · Published 2021

About this map

Tejon Hills and the southern foothills of the Tehachapi Mountains dominate this landscape where the high country meets the eastern edge of the San Joaquin Valley. The map details a transition from the rugged topography of Devils Canyon and Cat Canyon in the southeast to the flat, grid-based agricultural and ranching lands to the west. This interface is defined by several intermittent drainages, including Tejon Cr, Comanche Cr, and El Paso Cr, which flow out of the mountains toward the Central Valley.

Ranching and rural infrastructure are evident through a network of local roads such as Sebastian Rd, David Rd, and Valpredo Rd. Evidence of water management is visible in the southwest corner with the 850 Canal, while isolated water sources like Bino Springs suggest the historical importance of specific landmarks in this arid environment. The prominent geographic marker of Comanche Point stands as a clear transition between the uplifted terrain and the valley floor.