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2012 Map of Rocky Hill

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

USGS Topo · Published 2012

About this map

The Friant-Kern Canal cuts a distinct path through the western edge of this Tulare County landscape, reflecting the intricate water management essential to the region's agricultural character. This 2012 survey illustrates a transition from the lower elevations near Toolville and Merryman to the more varied terrain of Badger Hill and Rocky Hill. The map detail highlights the intersection of modern infrastructure and long-standing rural settlements, including the community of Lindcove and several established family properties like Hamilton Ranch and Dahlem Ranch.

Geographical features like the Kaweah River in the north and the winding course of Yokohl Cr provide a natural framework for the local road network, which follows a rigid grid system in the flatter plains before adapting to the contours of the eastern foothills. Local history markers, such as Hamilton Cem and Rocky Hill School, anchor the map with sites of genealogical and community significance, while landmarks like Monument Hill and Allen Gap offer points of reference for those tracing family landholdings or historical boundaries in the Yokohl Valley.