Caliente Archive

  • The Amalie Mill and Mine is located just a couple of miles outside of the small town of Twin Oaks, CA on Caliente Creek Road. Silver was discovered here in 1890 by C. Moore and in 1894 W.E. Rodgers purchased the mine and began sinking more shafts. Until 1895 the Amalie Mine was the only working mine in the district....0December 2, 2011

    Amalie Mill and Mine (Near Twin Oaks, CA)

    The Amalie Mill and Mine is located just a couple of miles outside of the small town of Twin Oaks, CA on Caliente Creek Road. Silver was discovered here in 1890 by C. Moore and in 1894 W.E. Rodgers purchased the mine and began sinking more shafts. Until 1895 the Amalie Mine was the only working mine in the district….

  • Caliente, CA is located north of Highway 58 between Bakersfield and Tehachapi, Ca. There are signs from the highway for Caliente, just keep an eye out for them. You’ll want to turn on to Bealville Rd. and follow that just a couple of miles and you’ll come to the town site. Caliente was established in the 1870′s, however at that time...0November 30, 2011

    Caliente, CA

    Caliente, CA is located north of Highway 58 between Bakersfield and Tehachapi, Ca. There are signs from the highway for Caliente, just keep an eye out for them. You’ll want to turn on to Bealville Rd. and follow that just a couple of miles and you’ll come to the town site. Caliente was established in the 1870′s, however at that time…

  • Havilah is located about 20 miles off of State Route 58 on Caliente-Bodfish Road. From the town of Lake Isabella you are looking at about a 25-30 minute drive. Havilah was the original county seat of Kern County when the county was founded in 1866. In 1872 the county government was moved 50 miles away to Bakersfield, where it remains...2August 28, 2011

    Havilah, CA

    Havilah is located about 20 miles off of State Route 58 on Caliente-Bodfish Road. From the town of Lake Isabella you are looking at about a 25-30 minute drive. Havilah was the original county seat of Kern County when the county was founded in 1866. In 1872 the county government was moved 50 miles away to Bakersfield, where it remains…