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1953 Map of Belridge

Name: 1953 Topographic Map of Belridge
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1971
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1971

About this map

South Belridge Field and the Cymric Oil Field dominate this mid-century industrial landscape in the San Joaquin Valley. The map captures a complex network of resource extraction, characterized by dense grids of pipelines, oil tanks, and pumping stations. Small labor settlements and operational hubs like Lease Camp and Martinez are scattered throughout the oil fields, supported by local infrastructure such as the Belridge Sch.

Natural drainages including Chico Creek and Salt Creek cross the Temblor Valley, though the landscape is clearly defined by human engineering. Prominent landmarks like the Missouri Triangle and the long Landing Strip north of the primary field indicate the logistical requirements of this remote industrial district. Major transit corridors, including Seventh Standard Road and Lokern Road, provide the primary structure for movement through the Lost Hills region.