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1930 Map of Leonards

Name: 1930 Topographic Map of Leonards
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1930
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1930

About this map

The agricultural and recreational landscape of the San Joaquin Valley is meticulously documented in this 1927 survey, conducted under Governor C.C. Young. The terrain is defined by the subtle rise of the Semitropic Ridge and the winding course of Jerry Slough. At this time, the region supported specialized activities evidenced by the Falcon Fliers Club near Leonards, alongside established sporting sites like the Porterville Gun Club and Sicarte Gun Club.

A rigid grid of arterial roads such as Famoso Road and Kimberlina Road overlays the alluvial floor, facilitating movement between the ranching operations. Large-scale land use is marked by the Goose Lake Ranch and a significant infrastructure corridor featuring Power and Transmission lines. The map captures a moment when the Kern County interior was transitioning into an organized network of utility lines and private sporting grounds.