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1930 Map of Oban
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1930 Map of Oban

USGS Topo · Published 1930

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The Southern Pacific railroad line forms the primary spine of development across this desert landscape, connecting small outposts in the Antelope Valley. A transition from open high-desert terrain to structured civic planning is visible near the southern margin, where the northern edge of Lancaster begins to emerge. This early 1930s survey captures a moment when water was the defining factor for settlement, evidenced by the numerous marked wells dotting the grid. Aviation history is rooted here at the Lancaster Airport, while the remote character of the region is emphasized by lonely stations like Oban Siding and the sprawling Rosamond Dry Lake to the northeast. A network of early thoroughfares, including Rogers Road and Fairmont Road, establishes a surveyor’s grid that would eventually underpin the growth of this northern Los Angeles County corridor.

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Map Details

Date Portrayed1930
Date Published1930
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:24,000
Physical Dimensions18.9 x 25.8 inches

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Source Details

SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain