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1934 Map of Pearland
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1934 Map of Pearland

USGS Topo · Published 1934

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Antelope Valley transitions from the structured grid of the high desert plateau into the complex foothills of Los Angeles County in this early 1930s survey. The small settlement of Pearland sits at a strategic junction where the gridded agricultural planning of the valley floor meets the older, winding transportation corridors of the mountains. A significant historical thoroughfare, the Old Fort Tejon Road, cuts diagonally across the southern terrain, tracing a path dictated by the local topography rather than the rigid section lines of the north. This road, along with Nadeau Road and the Sierra Pacific Road, reflects the established travel patterns through the dry canyons and ridges before modern highway development fully bypassed these bypasses. To the west, the Palmdale Cemetery remains a fixed point of genealogical interest, while the seasonal drainage of Little Rock Wash defines the eastern landscape. The presence of Pear Blossom Highway indicates the region's evolving role as a connector between the valley and distant Victorville.

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Map Details

Date Portrayed1934
Date Published1934
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:24,000
Physical Dimensions17 x 20.7 inches

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SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain