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1933 Map of Millux

Name: 1933 Topographic Map of Millux
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1933
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1933

About this map

Agricultural development and hydraulic engineering dominate this landscape south of Bakersfield, where the Sunset Ry cuts a straight line through the valley floor. The map documents an intricate network of irrigation and drainage essential to local ranching and farming, including the Stine Canal, Alejandro Canal, and the parallel Old Rim Ditch and New Rim Ditch. These man-made waterways define the reclamation of the area surrounding the Buena Vista Lake Bed.

Small settlements and isolated landmarks provide a glimpse into the rural life of the early 1930s. The community of Millux sits along the rail line, while nearby Paloma is served by the Paloma Sch. To the northeast, the Alexander Fish Ranch stands as a notable named property. Numerous wells are scattered across the terrain, indicating the ongoing reliance on groundwater to supplement the canal system in this arid region.