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1954 Map of Edison

Name: 1954 Topographic Map of Edison
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1970
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1970

About this map

Edison and the surrounding agricultural and industrial lands of Kern County are captured here during a period of significant mid-century development. The landscape is a distinct grid of section lines and irrigation features, anchored by the large Di Giorgio settlement to the south. This area serves as a busy corridor for the Southern Pacific and A T & S F railroads, which parallel major thoroughfares like White Wolf Road and Panama Road.

Petroleum production and agribusiness define the local economy, evidenced by the extensive Mountain View Oil Field and the presence of a Winery near the southern camps. Notable local landmarks include a Racetrack and various specialized labor settlements such as Camp 10 A, Camp 10 B, and Camp 8. To the east, the terrain rises toward the El Jon region, where the seasonal Caliente Creek cuts through the foothills.