1955 Map of Arvin

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Arvin serves as the hub of this mid-century agricultural and industrial landscape, situated at the base of the Tehachapi Mountains and Tejon Hills. The town's growth is supported by a network of schools including Sierra Vista Sch and Haven Drive Sch, while the surrounding acreage is defined by the massive Mountain View Oil Field and the expansive Rancho El Tejon. Local economy and transport are anchored by the Southern Pacific railroad and the Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe Highway, which facilitate the movement of goods from regional hubs like Di Giorgio and its namesake Di Giorgio School. Evidence of the area's agricultural processing appears in features like the Cotton Gin and the East Side Canal. Along the southern elevation, several vital water sources such as Comanche Spring and Warm Spring emerge from the rising terrain near Comanche Point.