2015 Map of Weldon

About this map

The S Fork Kern River winds through the South Fork Valley, anchoring a landscape where high mountain ridges meet the eastern reaches of Isabella Lake. This 2015 survey details the residential corridors of Weldon, Bella Vista, and South Lake, showing a network of rural roads such as Sierra Way and Kelso Valley Rd that navigate the valley floor. To the north and south, the terrain rises sharply into the Sequoia National Forest and the Piute Mountains, featuring numerous named drainages like Stormy Canyon and Cyrus Canyon. The presence of Ashley Hot Spring and several seasonal water sources like Andress Spring and Nicoll Spring highlights the critical role of water in this arid transition zone. Geographers can observe the complex interface between established settlements and the surrounding wilderness areas, including Hanning Flat and the high-elevation Bartolas Country.