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1934 Map of Little Rock

Name: 1934 Topographic Map of Little Rock
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1934
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1934

About this map

The Antelope Valley floor is defined by a rigid grid of avenues and section lines on this 1930s survey, illustrating the early 20th-century push to develop the high desert through organized agriculture and land planning. The settlement of Little Rock sits at a critical junction where the Little Rock Ditch and several wells provide the hydration necessary for the surrounding pear and blossom orchards. This reliance on water management is further evidenced by the path of Little Rock Wash, which cuts a broad, natural course through the surveyed blocks of the valley.

Transport corridors like the Pear Blossom Highway and Shoemaker Canyon Road highlight the region's connection to larger California networks. To the east, the small settlement of Almondale marks another pocket of desert habitation. This map captures the landscape just as the First Standard Parallel North was being used to organize the transition from wild desert terrain to a structured rural community.