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1934 Map of Joshua

USGS Topo · Published 1934

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The arid floor of the Antelope Valley dominates this 1930s survey, showing a landscape defined by expansive desert basins and isolated geological formations. In the northern reaches, Rogers Dry Lake provides a level, alkaline expanse, while the southern terrain is punctuated by a prominent Butte. The early grid of desert infrastructure is visible through the positioning of Avenue B and Avenue H, providing a framework for the sparse settlement and agricultural efforts of the era. A handful of scattered wells are the primary indicators of human activity, marking the critical points where water was sought to sustain life in this high desert environment near the boundary of Kern and Los Angeles Counties.

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Map Details

Date Portrayed1934
Date Published1934
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:24000
Physical Dimensions17.4 x 24.8 inches

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Source Details

SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain