1917 Map of Elizabeth Lake

About this map

Antelope Valley dominates this high-desert landscape during the early twentieth century, serving as a critical corridor for both natural resources and early infrastructure. The terrain is defined by the sharp transition from the Tehachapi Mountains and Sierra Pelona range down to the arid expanse of Rosamond Lake. Mining activity is evident at the Gray Eagle Mine and Red Rover Mine, while the growing agricultural and transport hubs of Lancaster and Palmdale anchor the eastern flats.