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2015 Map of Tylerhorse Canyon

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

USGS Topo · Published 2015

About this map

The Tehachapi Mountains and the southern edge of the Sierra Nevada converge in this high-desert landscape, creating a complex topographical junction. Water management infrastructure dominates the lower elevations, where the Los Angeles Aqueduct and the Second Los Angeles Aqueduct traverse the terrain. These engineering feats run parallel to natural drainage systems like Cottonwood Cr, which cuts through the arid basins between high ridges.

Recreational and transit corridors weave through the canyons, most notably the Pacific Crest National Scenic Trail as it winds north toward Oak Creek Rd. The southern portion of the map reveals a burgeoning grid of street names such as Avenue of the Stars and Brightstar Ave, marking a shift from the rugged character of Tylerhorse Canyon and Bean Canyon to potential residential development near the desert floor.