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2021 Map of West Elk Hills

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

USGS Topo · Published 2021

About this map

Elk Hills and the surrounding terrain define this part of Kern County, where the landscape transitions through a series of distinct geographic basins. The Governor Edmund G Brown California Aqueduct cuts through the northern reaches, marking the critical water infrastructure that supports the region. The settlement of McKittrick sits at the edge of the Mc Kittrick Valley, serving as a focal point for local activity in an area otherwise characterized by oil exploration and varied topography.

A network of local routes like Reserve Rd and Skyline Rd provides access to the higher elevations, including Hillcrest Point and the Telephone Hills. The map clearly delineates the complex borders between the San Joaquin Central Valley Valley, Buena Vista Valley, and Midway Valley, offering a detailed view of the natural and engineered features that shape this portion of the western San Joaquin Valley.