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1914 Map of Caliente

Name: 1914 Topographic Map of Caliente
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1948
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1948

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The Kern River carves through the northern foothills of the Sierra Nevada, where the petroleum industry is firmly established at Oil Center and Oil City. On the valley floor, the expansion of Bakersfield is evident, supported by a network of schools such as Fairfax School and Mountain View School. The landscape transitions from the agricultural San Joaquin Valley into the steep Tejon Hills and the rugged reaches of the Sequoia National Forest.

A sophisticated transportation and water infrastructure defines the era, featuring the Aqueduct and the winding route of the S P R R. This rail line navigates the famous Tehachapi loop near Walong and Woodford, passing through small sidings like Bealville and Marcel. Large landholdings dominate the southern terrain, notably the expansive Tejon Ranch, while the interior valleys like Cummings Valley support remote settlements and essential services like the Tollhouse and various mountain schools.