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1973 Map of Cache Peak

USGS Topo · Published 1983

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Cache Peak dominates this high-altitude landscape of eastern Kern County, where the southern Sierra Nevada transitions toward the desert. The terrain is marked by a complex network of springs, including Peeping Tom Spring, Champagne Spring, and Golden Oaks Spring, which historically supported movement through this arid environment. Indigenous presence is anchored on the map by Petroglyphs located north of Jawbone Canyon, while later industrial efforts are evidenced by the Skyline Mine and various Prospects scattered across the eastern ridges. A significant feat of engineering, the Los Angeles Aqueduct and the Second Los Angeles Aqueduct cut through the southeastern corner of the quadrangle. These water systems, running parallel to the Randsburg Cutoff, illustrate the critical infrastructure required to transport resources across the Barren Ridge to the growing metropolitan centers to the south.

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Map Details

Date Portrayed1973
Date Published1983
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:24,000
Physical Dimensions21.9 x 26.6 inches

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SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain