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1929 Map of Bena, 1967 Print
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1929 Map of Bena

USGS Topo · Published 1967

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Bena serves as a central point of interest on this 1929 topographic survey, situated where the Southern Pacific railroad meets the Tehachapi Southern Pacific Highway. This map illustrates a specific moment in the transport history of Kern County, focusing on the infrastructure that connected the Central Valley to the mountains. The terrain is dominated by the El Tejon region, where the steep relief is carved by the drainages of Walker Creek and Caliente Creek. Mapping by S.N. Stoner highlights the precise contours of the landscape, emphasizing the narrow corridor through which early 20th-century rail and road traffic navigated the approach toward the Tehachapi Pass. The concentration of man-made features along these watercourses suggests how topographical constraints dictated the development of California’s vital southern transportation arteries.

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Map Details

Date Portrayed1929
Date Published1967
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:24,000
Physical Dimensions22.1 x 27.1 inches

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SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain