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1957 Map of Littlerock

Name: 1957 Topographic Map of Littlerock
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1958
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1958

About this map

Littlerock and the surrounding high desert settlements of Antelope Center and Pearblossom are documented here during a period of mid-century agricultural and infrastructure development. The landscape is defined by the stark drainage of the Little Rock Wash and Big Rock Creek, which flow north from the mountains toward the Antelope Valley floor. A complex system of irrigation is evident through the Little Rock Ditch, supporting the grid-patterned orchards and fields that characterize the local economy before widespread suburbanization.

To the north, the prominent silhouette of Alpine Butte stands as a landmark above the desert plain. Transportation through the region relies on significant thoroughfares such as Palmdale Boulevard and the Pearblossom Highway, which intersect the historic Fort Tejon Road. Scattered industrial activity is noted at several Gravel Pit locations, reflecting the local extraction of materials from the alluvial washes.