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2022 Map of Democrat Hot Springs

Name: 2022 Topographic Map of Democrat Hot Springs
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2022
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2022

About this map

The Kern River carves a deep path through the southern reaches of the Sierra Nevada in this contemporary survey of the Greenhorn Mountains. The landscape is dominated by the steep drainage systems of the Sequoia National Forest, where numerous named water sources like Oscar Meyer Spring, Hog Hole Spring, and Democrat Spring dot the terrain. Human presence is concentrated along transit corridors and small flats, notably at China Garden and Poso Flat.

High-elevation landmarks such as Saturday Peak and Ball Mtn provide a clear view of the complex topography defined by Rancheria Canyon and Mormon Canyon. The mapping of historical access routes, including Burke Grade and Coffee Grade, highlights the enduring paths used to navigate this transition from the Central Valley floor into the high country. This document serves as a detailed guide to the hydrologic features and rugged relief of the Kern County backcountry.