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Loading map...1943 Map of Onyx
USGS Topo · Published 1959About this map
The South Fork Kern River valley anchors this 1943 survey, revealing a landscape of high desert ranching and critical infrastructure on the edge of the Sequoia National Forest. The settlement of Onyx and nearby Onyx Ranch stand as focal points for local history, while the presence of the Indian Cem suggests deep indigenous roots in the area. This map documents a transitional geography where the river valley meets the Sierra Nevada foothills, marked by historic transit corridors like Walker Pass.
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Map Details
Date Portrayed1943
Date Published1959
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:62500
Physical Dimensions16.6 x 20.7 inches
Editions of this 1943 Onyx Map
5 editions found
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Source Details
SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain