Walker Basin, California

"Walker Basin" redirects here. For the central Lahontan drainage basin associated with Walker Lake, see Walker River Basin.
Walker Basin
Unincorporated community

South view of Caliente Bodfish/Walser roads intersection.
Walker Basin

Location in California

Coordinates: 35°24′35″N 118°31′17″W / 35.40972°N 118.52139°W / 35.40972; -118.52139Coordinates: 35°24′35″N 118°31′17″W / 35.40972°N 118.52139°W / 35.40972; -118.52139[1]
Country United States
State California
County Kern County
Elevation 3,350 ft (1,020 m)
ZIP code 93518-1701
Area code(s) 661

Walker Basin, California, is an isolated community between Havilah and Fig Orchard near Sequoia National Forest, Breckenridge Mountain, Centennial Ridge (south), and Piute Mountain (east).

Walker Basin was named for Joseph Reddeford Walker, a pioneer.[2]

References

  1. U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Walker Basin
  2. Hillinger, Charles (Apr 10, 1971). "85-year-old cowboy is a western wonder". The Tuscaloosa News. pp. A13. Retrieved 25 May 2015.


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