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1945 Map of Pentland

Name: 1945 Topographic Map of Pentland
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1945
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1945

About this map

The industrial development of the San Joaquin Valley is evident in this mid-century survey, where the petroleum economy dominates the landscape of Maricopa Flat. The settlement of Pentland serves as a central hub, flanked by specialized sites like the General Petroleum Corp Pentland Pumping Sta and the General Petroleum Corp Essex Camp. These industrial footprints illustrate the region's mid-century reliance on oil infrastructure, punctuated by corporate land holdings like the Tracy Development Corp.

To the north, aviation and military utility appear via Gardner Field and an adjacent Air Field, while the southern reaches transition into the rising terrain of Santiago Creek. The layout of the Sunset road and the Pacific Gas and Electric Co (San Joaquin Div) Power Line highlights the logistical network required to power and move resources across the Buena Vista Flat. Local landmarks such as the San Emidio ranching area and a nearby Gravel Pit further ground the map in the practical commerce of 1940s Kern County.