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2012 Map of Loraine

Name: 2012 Topographic Map of Loraine
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2012
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2012

About this map

Loraine and the nearby settlement of Twin Oaks anchor this interior Kern County landscape, where the canyons of the southern Sierra Nevada range converge. The area’s historical footprint is visible in the distribution of ranching outposts like Piute Ranch and Benner Ranch, alongside small population centers such as Millersville. The terrain is defined by complex drainage systems, including the westward flow of Caliente Cr and its many tributaries like Indian Cr and Hog Cr.

Evidence of the region’s topography and potential mining heritage is found in labels like Arrastre and the prominent Antimony Peak. Significant landmarks such as Eagles Nest, Harper Peak, and Nellies Nipple dominate the high ground, while more secluded features like Beartrap Spring and Seneca Spring provide essential water points in the arid environment. A network of local roads, including Caliente Creek Rd and Woodchopper Rd, traces the narrow valleys between ridges like Black Bill Ridge and Barbarossa Ridge.