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1958 Map of Palmdale

Name: 1958 Topographic Map of Palmdale
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1959
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1959

About this map

Air Force Plant 42 dominates the northern landscape of this Antelope Valley survey, reflecting the mid-century aerospace expansion in Los Angeles County. The burgeoning residential grid of Palmdale is centered around Palmdale Boulevard and the Southern Pacific tracks, showing the transition from a desert crossroads to a modern town. Educational infrastructure is well-defined by Manzanita School and Palmdale High School, serving the growing population.

To the south, the dramatic geology of the San Andreas Rift Zone shapes the terrain, dictating the placement of water features like Lake Palmdale and Una Lake. Historic transportation routes are clearly marked, including the Sierra Highway and the Old Fort Tejon Road, which parallel the fault line. Small outlying communities such as Pearland, Harold, and Vincent provide critical reference points for genealogists tracking local families near established landmarks like the Palmdale Cemetery and Barrel Springs.