1912 Map of McKittrick

About this map

McKittrick and the surrounding McKittrick Valley define this transition from the oil-rich slopes of the Temblor Range to the wide expanse of the San Joaquin Valley. In the early twentieth century, the industrial footprint of the region was already established, with a prominent Pipe Line and the Southern Pacific RR serving the burgeoning settlements at Fellows, Reward, and Midland PO. To the west, the landscape shifts dramatically toward the alkaline basin of Soda Lake and the Panorama Hills. This geography is dotted with remote outposts and family holdings like McAlesters Ranch and Joe Santos Ranch, while landmarks such as Painted Rock hint at the area's ancient human history. The map also records essential water sources for the era's ranching and industry, including Thompson Spring and Sulphur Spring.