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1972 Map of Pinyon Mountain

Name: 1972 Topographic Map of Pinyon Mountain
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1975
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1975

About this map

Kelso Valley serves as a central corridor through this arid Kern County landscape, connecting small outposts and mining sites in the early 1970s. The settlement of Sageland is situated along the valley floor near a small Cem, indicating a history of local habitation that predates this survey. High-elevation landmarks like Piute Mtn and Pinyon Mtn overlook a network of specialized access routes, including Harris Grade Road and various jeep trails that reach into the surrounding canyons.

Resource extraction is evident throughout the terrain, with the Ora Grande Mine, Sunset Mine, and St John Mine clustered near the ridges. Water sources are critical points of interest in this environment, marked by several isolated points such as Tunnel Spring, Butterbredt Well, and Whitney Well. A Landing Field in the southern portion of the valley suggests the area's ongoing utility for aerial access and ranching operations during this era.