the canyon range from approximately AMSL to . Havilah Canyon runs roughly north-south and mountain peaks to the east and west are over higher than the roadway, which runs along the floor of Havilah Canyon. King Solomons Ridge lies to the east; Hobo Ridge lies to the west. Snow may be present during winter months. The community falls within the Battalion 7 area of the Kern County Fire Department. It is listed by the California Fire Alliance as being at high risk to wildfire. Commercial electric power is supplied by Southern California Edison. California Historical Landmark The California Historical Landmark reads: NO. 100 HAVILAH - Gold deposits at Havilah were discovered in 1864. Havilah was the county seat between 1866, when Kern County was organized, and 1872, when the government was moved to Bakersfield. Havilah was an active mining center for more than 20 years, and there are still some operating mines in this vicinity. A state plaque is located at 10 Miller St. in Bodfish, California. A private plaque is at 6789 Caliente-Bodfish Rd., Havilah, California. See also California Historical Landmarks in Kern County California Historical Landmark References External links Unincorporated communities in Kern County, California Former county seats in California Unincorporated communities in California California Historical Landmarks