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1954 Map of Lost Hills NW

Name: 1954 Topographic Map of Lost Hills NW
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1956
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1956

About this map

The rising topography of the Lost Hills defines this portion of the San Joaquin Valley, where industrial activity and water management intersect. While the northern reaches of the map are dominated by the Kern River Channel and a network of levee and pipeline infrastructure, the southern portion reveals the intensive oil extraction landscape near the settlement of Lost Hills. The mapping of numerous Oil Sumps, Tanks, and Pumping Station locations provides a clear picture of the mid-century petroleum industry in Kern County.

Agricultural and transport development is anchored by features like the Gilbert Ranch and the Lost Hills Airport. The landscape is a study in early water control, with the Goose Lake Canal and various Reservoir markers showing how the arid valley floor was modified for utility and industry. Smaller landmarks such as a Windmill and scattered Well sites offer specific points of interest for those tracing the historical development of local land tracts.