1972 Map of Cinco

About this map

Jawbone Canyon and the rugged landscape of the Fremont Valley define this portion of Kern County in the early 1970s. The map illustrates a high-desert environment where water management is paramount, shown by the dual paths of the Los Angeles Aqueduct and the Los Angeles Second Aqueduct carving through the terrain. Evidence of early 20th-century resource extraction remains visible in the presence of the Mohawk Buddy Mine, White Rock Mine, and various Prospects, while infrastructure like a Poleline and Flume indicate the technical efforts to power and water this arid region.