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2012 Map of Holland Canyon

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

USGS Topo · Published 2012

About this map

San Juan Ranch and Iverson Ranch sit at the center of this drainage-carved landscape in Kern County, where the dry topography is defined by a network of seasonal water sources and canyons. The map tracks the passage of San Juan Cr as it winds south toward San Luis Canyon, a region where ranching life is supported by critical water points like Pear Tree Spring, Williamson Spring, and the uniquely named Bellyache Spring.

Transport through this part of the California interior relies on a series of canyon-following roads, most notably Holland Canyon Rd and Bitterwater Rd, which navigate the elevation changes between the Red Hills and Choice Valley. This survey provides a clear view of the rural homesteading patterns in the early 21st century, illustrating how land use is tied to the natural corridors of Still Canyon and Wilkinson Canyon.