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1938 Map of Liebre

Name: 1938 Topographic Map of Liebre
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1938
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1938

About this map

The San Andreas Rift Zone carves a distinct geological path through this 1930s landscape, separating the flat expanse of the Antelope Valley from the rising heights of Liebre Mountain. This area of northern Los Angeles County is characterized by a network of cattle operations and remote outposts, including La Liebre Ranch, Barnes Ranch, and Pine Grove Ranch. The proximity of the Landing Field and a Beacon in the valley floor suggests the early importance of aerial navigation corridors through the mountain passes.

Local civic life at the time is centered around the Neenach Sch near the junction of Neenach Road and Avenue C 6. Within the Angeles National Forest, the terrain is marked by numerous seasonal drainages such as Poisonoak Canyon and Richardson Canyon, while Gookins Lake provides a notable water source amidst the rugged ridges. These features illustrate the ranching economy and the emerging infrastructure of the mid-century high desert.