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1953 Map of Pond

Name: 1953 Topographic Map of Pond
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1986
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1986

About this map

The agricultural landscape of Kern County is meticulously documented in this mid-century survey, defined by a rigid grid of orchards and irrigation infrastructure. The Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe railroad serves as the primary north-south artery, anchoring the small settlements of Kernell, Pond, and Elmo. These rail-side communities supported the surrounding farmstead operations, which rely on the water management systems evident near Poso Creek and the southern Seepage Ponds.

Educational life in the district is centered at Pondham Sch, while the northern section features a designated US Govt Reservation. The map reveals the extensive network of farm-to-market roads, including Elmo Highway and Whistler Road, which provide the backbone for the region's transport. A 1969 photorevision layer highlights changes in land use and irrigation, such as the Sewage Disposal facility and shifts in reservoir placement, reflecting the evolving water needs of the Central Valley.