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1958 Map of Liebre Mountain

Name: 1958 Topographic Map of Liebre Mountain
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1964
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1964

About this map

Sandberg and the surrounding high-altitude terrain of the Angeles National Forest define this 1958 survey. The landscape is marked by the distinct geology of the San Andreas Rift Zone cutting across the northern reaches, where the U S Weather Bureau Sta and Quail Lake Fire Sta monitored the environment. Travel through this portion of the Tehachapi Mountains was shaped by the Ridge Route and Old Ridge Route, which brought travelers past roadside stops like Tumble Inn and Halfway Inn.

Remote outposts and family-named landmarks populate the canyons, including Kelly Ranch, Pine Grove Ranch, and Rogers Camp. Industrial activity is evident at the Gillette Mine and several prospects tucked into the slopes of Liebre Mountain. Water features such as Gookins Dry Lake and numerous springs highlight the arid nature of the high country, while the West Liebre Lookout provided a strategic vantage point for fire protection across the forest.