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1972 Map of Bena

Name: 1972 Topographic Map of Bena
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1975
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1975

About this map

Southern Pacific tracks wind through the foothills of the Tehachapi Mountains on this 1972 survey, following the path of Caliente Creek. The map documents a landscape defined by ranching and rail infrastructure, where small sidings and junctions like Bena, Ilmon, and Bealville provided essential links for the region's transport network. A variety of springs, including Miller Spring and Rodeo Spring, are noted throughout the terrain, highlighting the critical nature of water sources in this dry environment.

Local history is preserved in the location of the Cem near the railroad and the Rock House (Ruins) located on Chimo Flat. The surveyor's attention to details like the Radio Facility, various Prospects, and names like Hog Camp and Tollhouse Flat offers a window into the varied land use within the El Tejon area. From the steep ascent of the Baker Grade to the isolated peaks like Pampa Peak, the sheet captures a rural California landscape transitioning into the late twentieth century.