1978 Map of Isabella Lake

About this map

Isabella Lake serves as the central focal point for this late 1970s landscape, where the Kern River and its South Fork meet amidst the high peaks of the Greenhorn Mountains and Piute Mountains. The map documents a rugged interior of Kern County, showing the cluster of shoreline communities including Kernville, Wofford Heights, and Lake Isabella. To the south, the historical settlement of Havilah and the Long Tom Mine reflect the region's long-standing mining and ranching heritage. The geography is largely defined by public lands, spanning from the Tule River Indian Reservation in the north to the Dome Land Wilderness in the east. Notable landmarks like Miracle Hot Springs and California Hot Springs highlight the geothermal character of the terrain, while numerous gulches and canyons such as Grizzly Gulch and Sycamore Canyon trace the drainage patterns leading into the South Fork Valley.