1987 Map of Fairview

About this map

The Kern River carves a deep path through the southern reaches of the Sequoia National Forest, defining the geography of this Tulare County region during the late 1980s. The settlement of Fairview sits along the riverbanks, serving as a focal point for backcountry access near the Greenhorn Mountains. This survey documents a landscape structured by recreation and resource extraction, where Limestone Campground and Fairview Campground provide access to the water, while the Fairview Mine and various prospects suggest the area's mineral interests. Significant natural landmarks including Salmon Creek Falls and the subterranean Packsaddle Cave are precisely located. The mapping of Rincon Canyon and several meadows, such as Poison Meadow and Horse Meadow, illustrates the complex drainage systems feeding the Kern from the surrounding high ground.