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1943 Map of Annette

Name: 1943 Topographic Map of Annette
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1943
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1943

About this map

High ridges of the Temblor Range and Diablo Range dominate this 1943 survey of the California interior, capturing a landscape defined by ranching and the transit of the Antelope Valley. The settlement of Annette sits near a prominent Lookout Tower, serving as a central point for the remote canyons and passes. This era of land use is clearly visible through numerous family-named homesteads and holdings, such as Carters Ranch, Jack Ranch, and the C Twisselmann residence.

The rugged terrain is navigated by the Ortega Grade and arterial routes through Polonio Pass, while industrial infrastructure like the Antelope Pumping Sta indicates the region's role in utility and water management. Local landmarks such as the descriptively named Poison Water Pond and the heights of Orchard Peak provide fixed points for genealogists tracing family properties across the San Luis Obispo and Kern county line.