1933 Map of Black Butte

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Antelope Valley dominates this 1930s topographic study, revealing a sparsely populated desert landscape long before the major residential developments of the late 20th century. The area is defined by its distinct landforms, specifically the prominent Black Butte and the cluster of heights known as the Three Sisters. Unlike more urbanized regions of California, the settlement pattern here during this era was almost exclusively based on ranching, with isolated homesteads connected by a developing network of section roads.