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1972 Map of Weldon

Name: 1972 Topographic Map of Weldon
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1975
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1975

About this map

Weldon serves as a central hub in the South Fork Valley, where the South Fork Kern River creates a corridor of irrigated activity between the Sequoia National Forest and the Piute Mts. This 1970s survey captures the settlement patterns of Bella Vista and South Lake, providing a clear view of the rural infrastructure supporting these communities, including the South Fork Sch and a local Cem.

The transition from the agricultural valley floor to the high country is marked by features like Hanning Flat and Bartolas Country, while the northern reaches include the Dome Land Wilderness. Historical land use is evident in the Quarter Circle 5 Ranch and Ashley Hot Spring, as well as several noted Mines and Prospects in the southern hills. Connectivity through the region is defined by Sierra Way and the winding Kelso Valley Road.