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1953 Map of Emigrant Hill

Name: 1953 Topographic Map of Emigrant Hill
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1965
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1965

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Antelope Plain and the surrounding basin are the focal points of this mid-century survey, which reveals an industrial landscape defined by resource extraction and water management. The terrain is marked by distinctive heights such as Wagon Wheel Mtn and Mt Vernon, dropping down into the broad expanse of Welcome Valley. This era shows the early development of oil infrastructure, with Oil Wells scattered near the Blackwells Corner area, alongside specialized facilities like the Temblor Pumping Sta and Junction Pumping Sta.

Isolated ranching operations, including Hannah Ranch and Yribarren Ranch, suggest the persistence of livestock grazing amidst the growing energy sector. A single Grave near Point of Rocks provides a poignant genealogical detail in an otherwise utilitarian environment. The presence of Bitterwater Creek and various reservoirs highlights the critical role of water control in this arid portion of Kern County.