Carrizo Plain National Monument

55 miles west of Bakersfield, Bakersfield, CA 93312
661.391.6000

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Carrizo Plain National Monument It is traversed by the San Andreas fault, which has carved valleys, created and moved mountains, and yet close up, is seen in a subtle alignment of ridges, ravines and n... blm.gov Carrizo Plain National Monument, California The Carrizo Plain Natural Area became the Carrizo Plain National Monument in January 2001 by presidential proclamation. The park is noted for its geologic features (including the San Andreas Fault and Soda Dry Lake), archeological sites, and wildlife. The park is the largest remaining remnant of the... 3dparks.wr.usgs.gov Carrizo Plain National Monument \| California \| Public Lands Information Center \| Recreation Search The Carrizo Plain is the largest remaining tract of the San Joaquin Valley biogeographic province with only limited evidence of human alteration. The 250,000 acre area is a diverse complex of habitats similar to those in the San Joaquin Valley that have become fragmented or destroyed. Guided tours a... publiclands.org Carrizo Plain National Monument The Carrizo Plain National Monument, located 100 airline miles (160 km) from Los Angeles,is an area by-passed by time. Soda Lake, its centerpiece, is a glistening bed of white salt, set within a vast open grassland, rimmed by steep mountains. The plain is home to diverse communities of wildlife and ... go-california.com Carrizo Plain National Monument 23 Feb 2003 We spent many hours exploring every nook and cranny long before President Clinton (a true patriot - yes, Clinton haters not like treasonous Bush) declared this a National Monument. We spent years and many millions protecting this place only to have Bush decide to despoil it with oil rigs so the self... natureali.org Carrizo Plain National Monument - New To Bakersfield - New To Bakersfield The 204,107-acre monument is one of the few remaining areas of the once-vast central California grassland. Carrizo Plain is home to several endangered species, wildflowers, cultural and historic sites. A gash caused by the San Andreas fault also bisects the area. The visitor center at Carrizo Plain ... newtobakersfield.com