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1966 Map of Winters Ridge

Name: 1966 Topographic Map of Winters Ridge
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1967
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1967

About this map

Winters Ridge dominates this 1960s landscape, a high-elevation interior of Kern County defined by complex drainages and legacy land grants. The map shows the transition between the Los Alamos y Agua Caliente and La Liebre territories, where the terrain is carved by steep watercourses like Tejon Canyon and El Paso Creek. Human presence is marked by a network of historical transit, including the Tejon Trail and numerous unnamed jeep trails that navigate the high ridges.

Water sources are remarkably specific on this survey, identifying unique names such as Cow Chip Spring, Hog Spring, and Juan Yaqui Spring. These springs and wells, alongside features like the Radio Facility and various corrals, suggest a landscape utilized for ranching and communication during the mid-20th century. The intricate contour work illustrates the prominent landforms of Geghus Ridge and the Purdie Ridge system.