2021 Map of Tylerhorse Canyon

About this map

The Tehachapi Mountains and the Sierra Nevada converge in this transition between mountain and high desert, marked by the dramatic descent of Tylerhorse Canyon and Gamble Spring Canyon. Modern infrastructure dominates the lower elevations, where the Los Angeles Aqueduct and Second Los Angeles Aqueduct traverse the arid landscape alongside Cottonwood Cr. The map captures a moment of intense recreational and utility-based land use, with the Pacific Crest National Scenic Trail winding through the peaks above a grid of desert roads like Ave of the Stars and Dirtbiker Shack Rd. This juxtaposition of vital water engineering and rugged terrain reflects the ongoing evolution of Kern County's utility corridors and backcountry access.