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1937 Map of Lake

USGS Topo · Published 1937

About this map

The San Andreas Rift Zone bisects this landscape, creating a distinct geological trough where the Elizabeth Lake Road and Pine Canyon Road now run. At the heart of this corridor lies Elizabeth Lake, a significant natural catchment along the fault line. During the 1930s, this area served as a transition between the high desert of the Antelope Valley and the steep terrain of the Angeles National Forest. Small-scale ranching and early mountain settlements are visible through markers like the Elizabeth Lake Ranch and the Elizabeth Lake Sch, while family-named sites such as Talamantes and Hitchbrook Ranch dot the valley floor. High-tension Transmission Line corridors and the grid of the Antelope Valley, including Avenue J and Avenue K, illustrate the encroachment of infrastructure into this geologically active corner of Los Angeles County.

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Map Details

Date Portrayed1937
Date Published1937
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:24,000
Physical Dimensions17 x 20.8 inches

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Source Details

SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain