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1936 Map of North of Oildale
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1936 Map of North of Oildale

USGS Topo · Published 1936

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Poso Creek and Little Poso Creek carve through the foothills of the southern San Joaquin Valley in this 1932 survey, revealing a landscape defined by seasonal water and early ranching infrastructure. The presence of (Deepwell Ranch) suggests the critical importance of groundwater management in this arid stretch of Kern County, where early settlers relied on deep boring for livestock and agriculture. The terrain is marked by the winding route of the Famoso Woody Road, an essential transit corridor linking the valley floor to the interior hills. The inclusion of a prominent Transmission Line cutting across the eastern topography highlights the region's role in the growing power grid of the 1930s, while scattered Wells along the creek beds indicate the persistent search for reliable water sources in a transition zone between open plains and high ridges.

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Map Details

Date Portrayed1936
Date Published1936
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:31,680
Physical Dimensions16.33 x 19.76 inches

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SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain