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2012 Map of Woolstalf Creek

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

USGS Topo · Published 2012

About this map

Moreland Mill anchors the southern portion of this high-altitude landscape in Kern County, marking a site of historic local industry near Mack Meadow. The terrain is defined by a network of drainage systems, including Woolstalf Cr and Kelso Cr, which carve through deep elevations like Bob Rabbit Canyon and Bear Trap Canyon. Several high-country meadows, such as Dry Meadows and Woolstalf Meadow, suggest a history of seasonal grazing or natural clearings among the peaks.

Prominent summits including Heald Peak and Nicolls Peak tower over the region, while water sources like Steve Spring and Cortez Spring provide critical points of interest for those tracing old backcountry routes. The presence of Inspiration Point indicates early recognition of the area's vantage points, while names like Little Dry Meadow offer specific targets for genealogists or local historians researching land use in this part of California.