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2012 Map of Alta Sierra

Name: 2012 Topographic Map of Alta Sierra
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2012
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2012

About this map

Alta Sierra and the high peaks of the southern Sierra Nevada define this topographic record of eastern Kern County. The map details a landscape transition from the historic mining and ranching areas near Keyesville at the southern edge toward the recreational and residential developments of Greenhorn Summit. Transportation across the ridges is anchored by the winding Sequoia Hwy and Rancheria Rd, which connect various mountain camps and settlements.

Evidence of historical industrial activity is found at Old Likely Mill and Browns Mill, while the modern economy is reflected in the Shirley Meadow Ski Area and numerous seasonal sites like Camp Kaweah and Evans Flat Campground. The intricate network of drainages, including Cedar Creek and Slick Rock Creek, highlights the complex hydrology that supported early ranching at Rutledge Ranch and Pettit Place.