2018 Map of Oiler Peak

About this map

Fig Orchard sits at the heart of this Kern County landscape, where the southern reaches of the Sierra Nevada transition into a complex system of ridges and deep-cut canyons. The drainage of Caliente Cr defines the central topography, flanked by high points like Oiler Peak and the prominent Devils Backbone. This area is characterized by a network of seasonal water sources such as Earthquake Spring and Rhymes Spring, which historically supported movement through the mountain passes. In the southwest, the small settlements of Caliente and Bealville mark the approach to the Tehachapi mountains, connected by early routes including Caliente Bodfish Rd and Caliente Creek Rd. A unique topographical feature, The Horseshoe Little Oak Flat, illustrates the intricate cattle-country terrain where Manzanita Ridge and Broza Ridge overlook deep incisions like Montgomery Canyon.