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1914 Map of Caliente

USGS Topo · Published 1942

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The Kern River flows through a landscape defined by the transition from the fertile San Joaquin Valley floor to the rising peaks of the southern Sierra Nevada. In the early twentieth century, this region served as a vital corridor for both agriculture and transportation, with the Southern Pacific and San Francisco railroad linking the burgeoning city of Bakersfield to eastern passes. The map documents a network of rural schoolhouses that supported scattered ranching communities, including Walker Basin School, Rock Pile School, and Tejon Canyon School. Strategic waypoints such as Cottonwood Station and Adobe Sta reflect the era's reliance on fixed transit points along the valley edge. Large landholdings like the Rankin Ranch and Towne Ranch dominate the foothills, while the high country is marked by prominent landmarks like Breckenridge Mtn and Mt Adelaide.

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Map Details

Date Portrayed1914
Date Published1942
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:125,000
Physical Dimensions17.43 x 22.69 inches

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Source Details

SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain