1958 Map of Lebec

About this map

Tejon Pass serves as the focal point for this 1950s study of the high mountain corridor connecting central and southern California. The Golden State Highway cuts through the rugged Tehachapi Mountains, passing through the small settlements of Lebec and Gorman. This area is geographically defined by its placement along the San Andreas Rift Zone Valley, a visible tectonic feature running through the southern half of the sheet. Education and local commerce are represented by the Gorman School and Sky Ranch, while the surrounding landscape transitions into the Los Padres National Forest and Angeles National Forest. Further east, the Quail Lake School sits near the shores of Quail Lake, marking the high desert approach. High-elevation infrastructure like the Tejon Lookout and several radio navigation stations emphasize the strategic importance of this ridge for transit and communication.