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1932 Map of Neenach

Name: 1932 Topographic Map of Neenach
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1932
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1932

About this map

La Liebre and the foothills of Liebre Mountain dominate this 1932 topographic survey, capturing a landscape in transition between early ranching life and modern infrastructure. The northern portion transitions into the flat expanse of Antelope Valley, where a grid of early roads like 300 Th Street and Avenue B marks the territory. A notable intersection of early aviation and transport is seen at the Department of Commerce Field, complete with a navigational Beacon No. 2, situated just off State Highway No. 138.

For local historians, the map is a detailed record of high-desert homesteads and settlements. Many locations are already noted as defunct during the survey, including the Neenach townsite and the Neenach School. Family rancehs such as Barnes Ranch, Kelly Ranch, and La Liebre Ranch are scattered across the canyons, relying on water from sources like Gookins Dry Lake or various springs tucked into Poison Oak Canyon and Shake Canyon.