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1915 Map of Mojave

Name: 1915 Topographic Map of Mojave
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1915
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1915

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Claraville and the high elevations of the Piute Mountains anchor the northern reaches of this survey, where a legacy of resource extraction is evident in the Joe Walker Mine and Gwynne Mine. The landscape descends into the Kelso Valley before meeting the arid expanse of the Mohave Desert. Crucial infrastructure of the early twentieth century is clearly visible, most notably the Los Angeles Aqueduct cutting across the desert floor toward the town of Mojave.

To the west, the Tehachapi Mountains form a formidable barrier bridged by the Tehachapi Pass, a vital corridor for both the Southern Pacific and AT and SF railroads. Settlements like Tehachapi, Monolith, and Loraine PO are recorded alongside smaller rural landmarks such as the Cameron Valley School and various family-named locations like Sorrells Ranch and Weldons Ranch, providing a window into the settled life and ranching economy of this transit-heavy region.