1966 Map of Cummings Mtn

About this map

The California Correctional Institution dominates the northern reaches of Cummings Valley, situated near the base of the surrounding mountains in Kern County. This mid-1960s landscape shows a transition from the agricultural valley floor to the steep drainages of Tejon Canyon and White Cow Canyon. Local infrastructure for the era includes the Cummings Valley Sch and a small Cem located near Girado Road, serving the rural population scattered along Pellisier Road and Banducci Road. The geography is defined by prominent peaks like Cummings Mtn and the network of canyons including Cedar Canyon and Live Oak Canyon. Water management is evident through the presence of Sewage Disposal Ponds, several Water Tanks, and numerous named springs such as Stag Spring and Cedar Spring, which support the high-altitude ranching and institutional needs of the region.