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1966 Map of Monolith

Name: 1966 Topographic Map of Monolith
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1986
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1986

About this map

The settlement of Monolith sits at the western edge of the Tehachapi Valley, where the industrial character of the mid-1960s landscape is defined by extensive infrastructure. Major transportation corridors converge here, with the Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe and Southern Pacific railroads traversing the mountain pass. The map details a rugged transition from the valley floor, featuring Proctor Lake and nearby Cooling Ponds, into the steep terrain of the Tehachapi Mountains.

Strategic passage through the heights is marked by Tehachapi Pass and the winding descent of Cache Creek toward Cameron. Along the southern slopes, the landscape is etched with the Oak Creek Road and several pipelines, reflecting the region's role as a critical utility and transport artery. Natural water sources like La Rose Springs and Lueva Springs dot the canyons, providing a contrast to the heavy extraction sites such as the Quarry and Borrow Pit located near the tracks.