1972 Map of Onyx

About this map

Onyx sits as a primary settlement within the South Fork Kern Valley, where the mountain landscape of the Sequoia National Forest meets the valley floor. This 1970s survey captures the rural layout of the area before modern shifts, documenting established family and community sites like Bloomfield Ranch, Onyx Ranch, and Canebrake. For genealogists and local historians, the map identifies specific burial grounds including Cottage Grove Cem and the Indian Cem, alongside public spaces like Scodie Park. The rugged eastern terrain is defined by the Scodie Mountains and the Domeland Wilderness, with the Kern River serving as a vital hydrologic spine. Water management is evidenced by a Gaging Station and various flumes and water tanks, illustrating the infrastructure required to sustain life in this high-desert transition zone.