1930 Map of Angle

About this map

Antelope Valley transitions from the High Desert floor toward the foothills of the San Gabriel range in this early 1930s survey. The landscape is defined by the survey lines of the First Standard Parallel North, reflecting the precise cadastral work required for land allotment in this portion of California. The presence of a lone Well in the center of the sheet indicates the critical importance of water infrastructure in an arid environment otherwise dominated by natural drainage contours. Along the southern boundary, the Palmdale-Victorville Road serves as the primary corridor for regional travel, marking the early transportation network connecting the Mojave’s expanding communities. This map documents a sparsely settled era when the boundary between Los Angeles County and San Bernardino County remained the primary human-imposed feature on an open landscape.