SUMMIT LIME CAMP

NAME: Summit Lime Camp
COUNTY: Kern
ROADS: 2WD
GRID: 3
CLIMATE: Mild winter occasional snow, mild summer
BEST TIME TO VISIT: Spring summer and fall
COMMENTS: Short walk to the site approx 1/2 mile beyond gate at end of the road
REMAINS: Lime Kilns and many out buildings
Located on private property (Wyman Ranch) in the hills south of Tehachapi, CA. (approx. 2.5 miles) Approx .5 miles past locked gate at the south end of Currie Street in Tehachapi. Old lime kilns are still there along with several buildings and shantys. Town was made up of Chineese laborers that worked the lime kiln. Town was in existance when Los Angeles Aqueduct was built in abt 1914, however soon there after faded away. Submitted by: Bill Steele

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