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1954 Map of Little Lake

USGS Topo · Published 1955

About this map

Rose Valley serves as a critical corridor in the mid-1950s, where the Southern Pacific railroad and the Los Angeles Aqueduct parallel each other through the arid landscape of eastern California. The settlement of Little Lake stands at a geological transition point, surrounded by massive lava flows and volcanic landmarks like Volcano Peak and Red Hill. To the west, the steep Sierra Nevada foothills are carved by numerous canyons, including Sacatar and Ninemile, while to the east, the Coso Basin reveals archaeological significance through Indian Petroglyphs. The map documents a heavily managed landscape, featuring industrial and military footprints such as a Cinder Pit, various Prospect sites, and the expansive Naval Ordnance Test Station boundary. Small track-side locales like Linnie and Brown illustrate the sparse but vital rail-based settlement pattern of the era.

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Map Details

Date Portrayed1954
Date Published1955
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:62,500
Physical Dimensions16.6 x 20.7 inches

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Source Details

SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain