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1954 Map of Los Viejos

Name: 1954 Topographic Map of Los Viejos
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1982
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1982

About this map

The industrial and topographic development of the Kettleman Hills region is documented in this survey, showcasing a landscape defined by petroleum extraction and water management. Centered around Kettleman Station, the terrain is marked by numerous Oil Wells, an Oil Sump, and extensive pipe lines. The map reveals the Spanish-named topographic features that characterize the area, including the Los Viejos Hills, La Llanura, and Alturas Caballetes.

Infrastructure is central to this location, where the California Aqueduct and Blakeley Canal cut through the western edge of the Tulare Lake Bed. Traces of the region's agricultural and energy history are evident in features like the Grain Tank and the settlement at El Bulto. The network of seasonal arroyos, such as Arroyo Pino and Arroyo del Paso, highlights the natural drainage patterns that have shaped this arid California interior.