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1954 Map of Rio Bravo Ranch

USGS Topo · Published 1980

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Rio Bravo Ranch sits at the heart of this landscape where the Kern River transitions from its steep canyon descent into the foothills of the southern Sierra Nevada. The terrain reflects a complex managed environment, highlighted by an extensive Aqueduct (Tunnel) system and penstocks leading to a riverside Powerhouse. Local heritage is marked by the Father Garces Monument, commemorating early exploration of the region, while the Ant Hill Oil Field and scattered Gravel Pits indicate the industrial priorities of mid-century Kern County. Recreational and conservation boundaries are firmly established between the Kern River State Park and the rugged southern reaches of the Sequoia National Forest. Notable landmarks like Pyramid Hill provide vertical relief in an area crisscrossed by historic routes such as Rancheria Road and Breckenridge Road.

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Map Details

Date Portrayed1954
Date Published1980
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:24,000
Physical Dimensions22 x 26.8 inches

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SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain