1986 Map of Chickencoop Canyon

About this map

Yokohl Valley and the surrounding drainage basins of the Sierra Nevada foothills define this terrain during the mid-1980s. The landscape is characterized by its complex network of canyons and upland flats, including Chickencoop Canyon, Paradise Canyon, and Jordan Flat. Evidence of human activity is scattered across the topography, ranging from the solitary Hinds Cabin to multiple prospect sites, reflecting a history of small-scale exploration and seasonal ranching or habitation. The water system is particularly detailed, tracing the courses of Yokohl Creek, Horse Creek, and Van Gordon Creek as they navigate the ridges and depressions. A single Radio Tower stands as a modern landmark on the heights, while older place names like Potato Hill and Little Oak Flat ground the map in its local geographic identity. This survey serves as a vital record of the Tulare County backcountry before subsequent shifts in land use or environmental change.