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1934 Map of Pearland

USGS Topo · Published 1943

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Antelope Valley transitions from open desert floor into the complex topography of the Andreas Rift Zone in this pre-war survey. The settlement of Pearland sits at the junction of a burgeoning grid of roads and the diagonal path of the Pear Blossom Highway, reflecting the region's early 20th-century agricultural and transit development. South of the main valley floor, the landscape becomes significantly more textured, defined by the geological fractures of the rift and the drainages of Little Rock Wash and Barrel Springs. Historically significant transportation routes like the Southern Pacific railroad and the Old Fort Tejon Road illustrate the area's role as a critical corridor through the High Desert. Genealogists and local historians can locate the Palmdale Cemetery and follow the paths of early county thoroughfares such as Cheseboro Road and Standard Parallel North.

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Map Details

Date Portrayed1934
Date Published1943
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:24,000
Physical Dimensions16.9 x 20.8 inches

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SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain