1958 Map of Lancaster

About this map

The San Andreas Fault Zone cuts a distinct southeast-to-northwest diagonal through this High Desert landscape, separating the flat expanse of the Antelope Valley from the rising heights of the Sierra Pelona. In the late 1950s, Lancaster and Palmdale appear as concentrated hubs of development along the Southern Pacific railroad and the Sierra Highway. The industrial character of the era is clearly defined by the massive footprint of Air Force Plant 42 and its Control Tower, contrasting with the surrounding ranching and mining history. To the south, the map details the rugged canyons where the Governor Mine and Red Rover Mine operated near Vincent. Local infrastructure includes numerous schools like Sunnydale Sch and Manzanita School, and institutional sites like the Mira Loma Detention Facility.