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1961 Map of Holland Canyon

USGS Topo · Published 1980

About this map

Temblor Range elevations dominate this 1961 survey, documenting the arid canyon lands along the boundary of Kern and San Luis Obispo counties. The geography is defined by a series of steep drainages including Hughes Canyon, Holland Canyon, and Wilkinson Canyon that feed into the broader San Juan Valley. Settlement is sparse and focused on ranching, centered at the San Juan Ranch near the banks of San Juan Creek. To the north, the Choice Valley area reveals the small Choice Valley Sch, a vital local landmark for the remote community. Historical water sources were essential for survival in this landscape, marked by named points such as Pear Tree Spring, Bellyache Spr, and Hughes Spring. The traverse through Palo Prieto Pass provides the primary passage through the heights, connecting these isolated valleys during the early 1960s.

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Map Details

Date Portrayed1961
Date Published1980
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:24,000
Physical Dimensions22 x 26.8 inches

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SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain