2012 Map of Saltdale NW

About this map

Red Rock Canyon State Park anchors the southwestern portion of this Kern County survey, where the arid landscape is defined by complex drainage systems and isolated mining-era outposts. The map documents a rugged interior geography shaped by Little Dixie Wash and the prominent elevations of the Red Buttes. Human intervention in this desert environment is marked by significant engineering and habitation sites, including the Los Angeles Aqueduct and the famous Burro Schmidts Tunnel. Local history is preserved through named locations such as Bickel Camp, Cudahy Camp, and Schmidt Camp, which are linked by a network of primitive routes like Horse Canyon Rd and Burro-Schmidt Tunnel Rd. These features reflect the region's legacy of prospecting and resource management, tracing the paths through Bonanza Gulch and Boulder Gulch that once supported remote desert living and industrial ambition.