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2012 Map of Breckenridge Mountain

Name: 2012 Topographic Map of Breckenridge Mountain
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2012
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2012

About this map

Breckenridge Mountain dominates this part of Kern County, where high-altitude meadows and ridges give way to a network of family-owned ranch lands. The map shows a landscape defined by significant elevation changes, from the heights of Banada Ridge to the lowlands of Walker Basin. Resource extraction and land management are evident through features like the Tungsten Chief Mill and the Breckenridge Mountain Lookout.

Water sources are critical to the character of this terrain, with numerous springs such as Murphy Spring, Agua Fria Spring, and Bear Trap Spring scattered throughout the canyons. The presence of named estates like Lazells Ranch, Knox Ranch, and Rankin Ranch suggests a long history of cattle ranching or large-scale land holdings that have persisted into the 21st century. High-country recreation is also represented by the Breckenridge Campground, situated near Breckenridge Meadows.