2018 Map of Auckland

About this map

Auckland and the surrounding Tulare County foothills are defined by a complex network of springs and named ridges that supported early ranching and transit. In this high-elevation landscape, water sources like Schoolhouse Spring and the curious mineral waters of Warm Sulphur Spring and Cold Sulphur Spring were vital points of orientation. The map illustrates a transition from the lower valleys toward the higher elevations of Bear Mtn and Ash Spring Mtn. Historical transit routes are evident in the path of Stagecoach Dr, which skirts the eastern edge near Dry Valley. The terrain is deeply segmented by canyons and flats named for early settlers, such as Lucy Runyon Canyon and Bill Moore Ridge, providing a clear record of family names associated with the development of the region's cattle and mining interests.