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1972 Map of Breckenridge Mtn

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

USGS Topo · Published 1994

About this map

Breckenridge Mountain dominates the northwestern portion of this terrain, where the Sequoia National Forest provides a backdrop for high-altitude meadows and ridges. The landscape transitions from the peaks of Red Mountain and the unique formation at Hole in the Mountain down into the pastoral valley of the Walker Basin Creek. This basin is the center of local ranching and industry, anchored by the Rankin Ranch and several specialized mining operations.

Industrial activity is evident at the Johnson Mine and Tungsten Chief Mine, while communication infrastructure is represented by the Radio Tower (KBAK) and Radio Tower (KERO) installations near the summit. The presence of a Cem and Walker Dam near the Walker Basin Road highlights the established community footprint in this part of Kern County. Water management is a critical feature of the topography, seen in the network of springs like Agua Fria Spring and small bodies of water including Julia Lake and various reservoirs.