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1954 Map of Elkhorn Hills

USGS Topo · Published 1982

About this map

Isolated ranching outposts and geologic faulting define this mid-century view of the San Luis Obispo and Kern County line. The landscape is dominated by the tectonic influence of the Elkhorn Scarp, which cuts a sharp line across the arid Carrizo Plain and Elkhorn Plain. Established family operations such as Cochora Ranch, the A F Traver Ranch, and the L E Traver Ranch represent the sparse settlement of this high-desert basin. The presence of Oil Wells and scattered Oil Tanks in the Temblor Range indicates the early industrial footprint in the hills above the basin. Water, a critical resource, is carefully marked at locations like Lawson Spring and Padrones Spring, providing essential landmarks for local history and land-use research in this sparsely populated region.

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Map Details

Date Portrayed1954
Date Published1982
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:24,000
Physical Dimensions22.3 x 27.2 inches

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Source Details

SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain