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2012 Map of Emerald Mountain

Name: 2012 Topographic Map of Emerald Mountain
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2012
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2012

About this map

Emerald Mountain and Weldon Peak anchor this rugged section of Kern County, where canyon networks and high ridges define the local geography. The landscape is marked by a series of remote homesteads and ranching outposts, including Benner Ranch, Wooden Shoe Annies Ranch, and Weldons Ranch, linked by winding mountain routes like John Fremont Rd and Twin Oaks Way. Water sources are critical here, evidenced by named features such as Soda Springs, Mud Springs, and the seasonal flow of Caliente Cr.

Strategic landmarks such as Antimony Ridge and Hamp Williams Pass reveal the difficulty of navigating this terrain, while smaller drainage systems like Orejano Canyon and Fox Canyon cut through the high country. For the researcher, the map identifies specific family-named locations and water points like Miller Springs and Barrel Spring, offering a detailed view of modern land use and named topography in the Southern Sierra Nevada foothills.