2012 Map of Cummings Mountain

About this map

Cummings Mountain rises as the dominant landmark of this Kern County region, anchoring a landscape defined by ranching and institutional land use in the early 21st century. The map illustrates a network of agricultural and residential properties, including Browning Ranch, Cummings Ranch, and the Spring Valley Farm, situated alongside the California Correctional Institute. This period shows significant suburban-style development in the northeast, where residential streets and the Indian Hill Ranch Campground meet the rugged drainage of Brite Cr. Water remains a central element of the landscape's character, with Water Canyon and Live Oak Canyon carving through the terrain, while the private PSK Ranch Airport serves as a reminder of the area's rural aviation history. The intersection at Five Points marks a local junction in the lower valley before the terrain transitions into the steep slopes of Paradise Valley.