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1966 Map of Auckland

Name: 1966 Topographic Map of Auckland
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1967
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1967

About this map

Auckland and the neighboring Auckland Ranch sit at the center of this Tulare County landscape, where the foothills meet the rising Sierra Nevada. The terrain is defined by a complex network of seasonal drainages and canyons, including Cottonwood Creek and Murry Creek, which provide the lifeblood for several historic ranching operations. Significant properties like the Dudley Ranch, Roble Lomas Ranch, and the Pacific Coast Equestrian Research Farm illustrate the region's long-standing connection to livestock and equine study during the mid-1960s.

To the east, the elevation climbs toward Sequoia National Forest, marked by prominent landmarks such as Ash Spring Mtn and Bear Mountain. The mapping of Numerous Jeep Trails and remote points like Ellis Place and Buzzard Roost provides a clear picture of the land's accessibility before modernization. The western edge of the Giant Forest and the East Fork of the Kaweah watershed provide a dramatic backdrop to the lower ranchlands.