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1992 Map of Bear Mountain

Name: 1992 Topographic Map of Bear Mountain
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1995
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1995

About this map

Bear Mountain dominates this portion of Kern County, rising above a landscape defined by significant infrastructure and rugged land grants. The map captures the transition from the lowlands of El Tejon to the elevated reaches of Bear Valley, where a network of pipelines and 4wd tracks suggests a working landscape focused on resource management and utilities.

Drainage patterns are clearly marked by Sycamore Canyon and Little Sycamore Canyon, which feed away from the high ridges toward the valleys. Scattered water sources like Clear Creek and various springs provided critical points of interest for early surveyors and ranchers in this dry climate. High-altitude flats such as Horsethief Flat and Oak Flat offer a look at the specific named locations that once served as landmarks for those navigating the eastern Tehachapi range.