1950 Map of Edison

About this map

Edison and the surrounding Kern County agricultural lands are defined by a rigid grid of transit and utility corridors in this mid-century survey. The landscape is dominated by the Southern Pacific and the shared Southern Pacific and AT & SF rail lines, which facilitated the movement of goods from settlements like Di Giorgio and Sivert. The eastern portion of the map transitions into the rising terrain of El Tejon, where Caliente Creek cuts through the foothills. A sophisticated infrastructure of industrial development is evident through the prominent Towerline and Transmission Line features that parallel the north-south routes like Comanche Drive. The map captures a moment when the transition from a rail-based economy to an automotive one is visible along the Tehachapi Pacific Highway.