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2018 Map of Bena

Name: 2018 Topographic Map of Bena
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2018
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2018

About this map

Bena and Ilmon sit along the winding corridor of Bena RD, marking the transition where the San Joaquin Valley meets the rising elevations of the Sierra Nevada. This 2018 survey documents a rugged landscape defined by its vital water sources, including numerous named springs such as Rattlesnake Spring and Hog Camp Spring, which historically supported livestock and travelers in this arid part of Kern County.

The rail-and-road network follows the path of Caliente Creek, leading toward the established settlement of Caliente and the railroad-linked community of Bealville in the southeast. Notable geographic landmarks like Pampa Peak and Chino Flat punctuate the high ground, while the complex terrain of Tollhouse Canyon and Scraper Canyon highlights the historical routes used to navigate these mountains before modern infrastructure. The map preserves the placement of local thoroughfares like Caliente Bodfish RD and Baker Grange RD, tracing the connective tissue of this rural ranching and transport hub.