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2015 Map of Democrat Hot Springs

Name: 2015 Topographic Map of Democrat Hot Springs
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2015
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2015

About this map

Democrat Hot Springs sits along the southern edge of the Sequoia National Forest where the Kern River cuts through the mountains. This 2015 survey reveals a landscape of high ridges and deep drainages, including the Greenhorn Mountains and peaks like Ball Mtn and Saturday Peak. The area is characterized by numerous water sources named for local figures or terrain, such as Oscar Meyer Spring, Gaughran Spring, and Mike Harney Canyon.

Evidence of historical land use and early ranching persists in labels like French Ranch Gulch and China Garden, while the rugged nature of the terrain is highlighted by Badger Gap and Bear Canyon. The map traces the winding paths of Rancheria Rd and Poso Rd, which provide access to the high flats and springs that have long defined this portion of Kern County. Water remains the primary feature of the geography, with Poso Cr and Willow Spring Cr threading through the canyons toward the Kern.