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2018 Map of West Elk Hills

Name: 2018 Topographic Map of West Elk Hills
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2018
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2018

About this map

McKittrick sits at the edge of the San Joaquin Valley, serving as a focal point for this survey of the western Elk Hills. The landscape is defined by its industrial and agricultural infrastructure, where the modern path of the Governor Edmund G Brown California Aqueduct cuts across the northern terrain. This survey illustrates the distinct geological transition between the valley floors and the upland ridges, featuring prominent landmarks like Hillcrest Point and the drainage of Buena Vista Cr.

The complex network of roads, including Skyline Rd and Reserve Rd, provides access to the surrounding basins of Midway Valley, Buena Vista Valley, and McKittrick Valley. These lowlands historically supported regional development, as evidenced by the grid patterns near the settlement and the extensive land divisions. The map captures the intersection of natural watercourses and significant human engineering projects essential to the Central California region.