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1931 Map of Edison

Name: 1931 Topographic Map of Edison
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1931
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1931

About this map

The settlement of Edison sits at the western edge of this valley landscape, serving as a hub where the Southern Pacific tracks meet the Tehachapi Highway. The terrain is defined by the alluvial fan of Caliente Creek, which cuts through the eastern portion of the sheet. This drainage pattern dictates the grid-like distribution of local transit routes such as White Wolf Road and Comanche Drive.

Land use in the early 1930s shows a transition between industrial infrastructure, indicated by a prominent Towerline and Transmission Line, and the expansive cattle-ranching legacy of the El Tejon boundary. Natural landmarks like the Rock Pile provide fixed points of reference in an area dominated by agricultural roads and irrigation-dependent development. The map details a sophisticated network of local avenues, including Palm Ave and Olive Ave, reflecting the systematic settlement of Kern County's interior during this era.