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1972 Map of Lake Isabella South

Name: 1972 Topographic Map of Lake Isabella South
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1986
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1986

About this map

The Kern River corridor and the southern reaches of the Sequoia National Forest anchor this 1970s survey, capturing the region's transition from an extractive mining landscape to a gateway for river and forest recreation. The map details the growing residential footprints of Lake Isabella and Bodfish, while documenting the infrastructure of the Borel Flume and the education center at Kern Valley HS.

Mineral history is pervasive throughout the southern ridges, with numerous workings like the Glen Olive Mine, Tom Moore Mine, and Iconoclast Mine dotting the terrain. The presence of the Faust Mill (Ruin) and Burton Mill suggests a complex industrial past where processing and timber work supported local development. Notable ranching and social sites, such as the Harrington Ranch and Scovern Hot Springs, indicate how early settlers utilized the natural geography of Hot Spring Valley.