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1966 Map of Cummings Mtn

Name: 1966 Topographic Map of Cummings Mtn
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1967
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1967

About this map

Cummings Valley and Brite Valley anchor this mid-1960s survey of the Tehachapi Mountains. The northern landscape is defined by the extensive grounds of the California Correctional Institution, surrounded by agricultural infrastructure like Banducci Road and Pellisier Road. This era captures a rural interior Kern County transitioning between traditional ranching and institutional land use, evidenced by the presence of the Cummings Valley Sch and a small Cem near the correctional facility.

The southern half of the map rises into the high terrain of Cummings Mtn, where numerous jeep trails and footpaths navigate a complex drainage system. Water sources are critical here, with named features such as White Cow Canyon, Tejon Canyon, and Live Oak Canyon cutting through the slopes. The settlement at Five Points marks a rare junction in the southeastern corner, while a Pipeline traces a course through the valley floor, highlighting the technical development of the region's utilities.