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1933 Map of Conner

Name: 1933 Topographic Map of Conner
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1933
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1933

About this map

Agricultural development and water management define the landscape of Kern Island in the early 1930s. The region is characterized by a sophisticated network of irrigation and drainage infrastructure, including the Kern Island Canal, Stine Canal, and the New Rim Ditch. These waterways support a series of significant landholdings such as Kern Lake Ranch, McKittrick Ranch, and Symons Ranch, reflecting the scale of ranching operations in the San Joaquin Valley during this era.

Social infrastructure is visible through the presence of rural educational centers, including the Ordena Sch and the notably named Shafter Migratory Sch, which points to the seasonal labor patterns of the time. Industrial activity is represented by an Oil Pumping Sta near Stine Road, while the transport of goods and people is facilitated by a grid of thoroughfares like Bakersfield Highway and Sunset Road. Smaller settlements like Conner and Alameda serve as local hubs within this productive alluvial plain.