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1950 Map of Pentland
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1950 Map of Pentland

USGS Topo · Published 1950

About this map

Maricopa Flat serves as the industrial centerpiece of this mid-century Kern County landscape, dominated by a concentrated network of petroleum extraction and processing infrastructure. The map reveals the intense development of the regional oil industry, featuring facilities like the Richfield Refining Plant No 1, Lakeview Refining Co, and the O C Fields Refining Plant No 2. This industrial activity is supported by specialized worker settlements such as the General Petroleum Corp Essex Camp and the Associated Oil Co Western Mineral Camp. Beyond the refineries, the terrain transitions into the steep relief of Cienaga Canyon and the drainage of Bitter Water Creek. To the north, the presence of Gardner Field and the junction of the Mt Diablo Base and Meridian with the San Bernardino Base and Meridian highlights the area's importance as a surveying and logistical hub.

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Map Details

Date Portrayed1950
Date Published1950
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:24,000
Physical Dimensions21.9 x 26.8 inches

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Source Details

SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain