1966 Map of Cummings Mtn

About this map

Cummings Valley and the high ridges of Cummings Mtn dominate this mid-century survey of the Tehachapi region. The landscape is defined by the expansive California Correctional Institution at the valley's head, surrounded by specialized infrastructure including Sewage Disposal Ponds and Water Tanks. The lower elevations show a mix of institutional use and rural legacy, with the Cummings Valley Sch and a local Cem serving as markers of the area's established community. Steep drainage systems like White Cow Canyon, Cedar Canyon, and the deep Tejon Canyon carve the terrain to the south, highlighting the transition from the flat agricultural basins of Brite Valley to the rugged mountains. Historical transportation routes are well-documented, including Banducci Road, Girado Road, and various Jeep Trails that penetrate the high country near Five Points.