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1961 Map of Orchard Peak

Name: 1961 Topographic Map of Orchard Peak
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1962
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1962

About this map

The high ridges of the Temblor Range and the distinctive Orchard Peak define this 1961 landscape at the boundary of Kern and San Luis Obispo counties. This is a region defined by steep topography and the strategic transit corridors of the Antelope Valley and Cholame Valley. Industrial activity is evident near the Antelope Pumping Sta, while the presence of a Pipeline and scattered Drill Hole markers suggest the early expansion of petroleum infrastructure.

Remote settlements like Annette and family-named landmarks such as Twisselmann Lake and O'Brien Lake indicate a history of ranching and water management in a semi-arid environment. The complex network of steep grades, including the Antelope Grade and Ortega Grade, underscores the challenge of navigating the terrain between Polonio Pass and the rugged basins of Barrel Valley and Pass Choice Valley.