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2021 Map of Walker Pass

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

USGS Topo · Published 2021

About this map

Walker Pass serves as a critical geographic gateway where the high Sierra Nevada meets the southern desert landscapes of Kern County. This 2021 survey illustrates the high-elevation transition through the southern reach of the Sequoia National Forest, characterized by the steep vertical relief of the Scodie Mountains and prominent summits like Pinyon Peak. The drainage patterns of Canebrake Cr and Jacks Cr carve deep canyons such as Berts Canyon and Cow Canyon, which define the local topography.

Infrastructure is concentrated along the Isabella Walker Pass Rd, mirroring the path of early trans-Sierra travel. Residential and rural development is visible at Canebrake Flat, where a small grid of local roads like Vanessa Ave and Spring Canyon Rd provides access to the rugged interior. For those tracking modern backcountry access, the map clearly delineates the winding path of the Pacific Crest National Scenic Trl as it traverses the ridges and canyons including Freeman Canyon and Boulder Canyon.