1934 Map of Little Rock

About this map

Antelope Valley occupies the heart of this 1930s topographic study, revealing the early agricultural and transportation infrastructure established on the high desert floor. The settlement of Little Rock serves as a primary hub, defined by a rigid grid of avenues and the Little Rock Ditch, which speaks to the critical importance of water management in this arid landscape. The southern portion of the map is dominated by the dramatic topography of the San Andreas Rift Zone, where the land rises sharply away from the valley floor toward Cima Mesa. Transportation routes such as the Pear Blossom Highway and the Fort Tejon Road navigate the transition between the flat alluvial plains and the complex geological formations to the south. This survey captures the region before mid-century suburban expansion, highlighting a landscape of scattered wells and nascent desert communities like Pearblossom.