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1950 Map of Canoas Creek

Name: 1950 Topographic Map of Canoas Creek
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1950
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1950

About this map

Kettleman Hills oil and gas activity defines this 1950 landscape along the border of Fresno and Kings Counties. The strategic Associated Oil Pumping Sta sits near the junction of the Coalinga and Bakersfield Road, serving as a vital industrial node within the North Dome oilfield. The terrain transitions from the alluvial fans of Pleasant Valley in the northwest to the intricate drainage systems of Canoas Creek and Garza Creek which carve through the Kreyenhagen Hills.

The small settlement of Avenal is visible in the southeast, situated on the edge of the Kettleman Plain. To the north, the topographic complexity increases significantly in an area aptly labeled The Washboard. This survey provides a precise record of the mid-century petroleum infrastructure and ranching geography before further expansion reshaped these arid ridges, including named landmarks like La Luneta and Elephant Hill.