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2012 Map of Piute Peak

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

USGS Topo · Published 2012

About this map

Piute Peak dominates the eastern high ground of this Kern County landscape, where the Sierra Nevada terrain is defined by a network of seasonal creeks and remote ranching outposts. This 2012 survey documents the persistent presence of legacy landholdings such as Walser Ranch, Mills Ranch, and Cannon Ranch, alongside specialized aviation infrastructure like the Flying S Ranch Airport and Shadow Mountain Airstrip. The map traces the winding course of Rancheria Cr and Thompson Cr as they cut through significant geological formations including Cholly Canyon and LocoBill Canyon.

Evidence of historical industry and recreation is found at the Burton Mill site and Yates Hot Springs, while high-altitude features like Brown Meadow and King Solomons Ridge highlight the topographic complexity of the region. The extensive network of Forest Service routes, such as Forest Rte 28S47, indicates the area's continued use for land management and backcountry access, providing a clear view of the modern rural and wilderness interface in this part of California.