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2018 Map of Claraville

Name: 2018 Topographic Map of Claraville
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2018
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2018

About this map

Claraville sits at the heart of this high-elevation landscape within the southern boundaries of the Sequoia National Forest. The 2018 survey reveals a terrain defined by complex water resources and mountain topography, where numerous meadows such as Weldon Meadow, Grouse Meadow, and Mace Meadow provide natural breaks in the forested slopes of Piute Mountain. The presence of Waterhole Mine Spring and Burning Moscow Spring points to a legacy of resource extraction and local hydrology that has long influenced settlement patterns in this part of Kern County.

Outdoor recreation and administrative boundaries intersect here, with the Pacific Crest National Scenic Trail winding across the ridges near Sorrell Peak and Saint John Ridge. A significant military footprint is visible to the north with the inclusion of Edwards AFB, while the road network is dominated by forest routes and the Piute Mountain Rd, providing access to remote locations like Lomar Meadow and Bright Star Canyon.