2015 Map of Lake Isabella South

About this map

The Kern River corridor and the high ridges of the Sierra Nevada define this landscape south of the Lake Isabella reservoir. Residential developments like Squirrel Mountain Valley and Bodfish are concentrated in the flatter northwestern reaches, while much of the southern and eastern territory is preserved within the Sequoia National Forest. Notable natural landmarks include Cook Peak, Bodfish Peak, and King Solomons Ridge, highlighting the significant elevation changes that separate the valley floors from the high backcountry. Historically significant sites such as Scovern Hot Springs in Hot Spring Valley reflect the long-standing use of geothermal features in this part of Kern County. The map also traces a network of remote canyons and gulches, including Lynch Canyon and Spring Gulch, which provide drainage into the river system. From Studebaker Flat to the remote S Fork Erskine Creek, the map details a region where residential life meets the steep, protected wilderness of the southern Sierras.