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1955 Map of Conner SW

Name: 1955 Topographic Map of Conner SW
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1970
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1970

About this map

The California Aqueduct carves a massive diagonal path across this southern San Joaquin Valley landscape, captured here in a transitional state during the mid-1950s with late-1960s revisions. This area of Kern County is defined by its industrial and agricultural infrastructure, where an extensive network of pipelines, ditches, and drains supports local production. The settlement pattern is sparse and functional, centered around sites like the Cotton Gin and the Lakeview Labor Camp near the junction of Copus Road and Old River Road.

To the south, the terrain shifts from the gridded valley floor toward the foothills, marked by the intermittent flows of San Emigdio Creek, Muddy Creek, and Los Lobos Creek. Petroleum extraction is a primary driver of land use, evidenced by the Los Lobos Field and various oil fields dotted with Wells. For local historians, the map provides a clear record of the valley's water-management evolution and the specific placement of specialized agricultural outposts before modern expansion.