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1944 Map of Elkhorn Hills
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1944 Map of Elkhorn Hills

USGS Topo · Published 1944

About this map

The Temblor Range and the Carrizo Plain define this 1940s landscape along the border of Kern and San Luis Obispo Counties. The map documents a specific moment in the California interior where livestock ranching and early petroleum exploration met. The Traver and Sons Ranch stands as a primary landmark in the western flats, while a solitary Oil Well to the northeast signals the industrial potential of the hills. Topographically, the survey emphasizes the striking tectonic geology of the Elkhorn Scarp, a feature that separates the Carrizo and Elkhorn Plain. Water sources, critical in this arid environment, are sparingly marked, most notably at Padrone Springs and a designated Water Tank. This survey reflects the era before extensive modern development, capturing the essential rural and geological character of the region.

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Map Details

Date Portrayed1944
Date Published1944
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:31,680
Physical Dimensions17 x 21.7 inches

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Source Details

SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain