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1972 Map of Bena

Name: 1972 Topographic Map of Bena
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1994
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1994

About this map

The rugged landscape of the El Tejon region in Kern County comes to life through its complex network of seasonal springs and narrow canyons. Settled points such as Bena, Ilmon, and Bealville trace a historic corridor through the foothills, where the early 1970s topography reveals a land defined by cattle ranching and early transportation routes. Near the settlement of Caliente, the map identifies a local Cem, providing a focal point for genealogical interest in this rural area.

Water sources are the primary landmarks across the terrain, from Haypress Spring to the curiously named Skull Spring. Signs of earlier habitation and industry appear in the form of several Prospects and the Rock House (Ruins) located near Chimo Flat. The relief is dominated by high points like Pampa Peak, which overlooks the deep incisions of Tollhouse Canyon and the winding course of Walker Basin Creek.