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1931 Map of Rio Bravo
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1931 Map of Rio Bravo

USGS Topo · Published 1931

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Kern County's agricultural and industrial development is evident in this early 1930s landscape, where the town of Shafter sits at the intersection of a growing rail and road network. The map reveals a transition from the structured grid of the north to the more irregular terrain in the south. The presence of an Oil Pumping Station and a Power Transmission Line signifies the era's energy infrastructure, while rural community life is anchored by locations like the Rio Bravo Store, Rio Bravo Sch, and Poplar Sch. Transportation is a primary theme, with the Southern Pacific tracks and the Mc Kittrick Bakersfield Highway providing critical links for the region's produce and resources. Numerous named avenues, such as Magnolia Avenue and Palm Avenue, indicate the systematic subdivision of the Central Valley for farming and ranching during this period of expansion.

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Map Details

Date Portrayed1931
Date Published1931
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:31,680
Physical Dimensions16.4 x 19.8 inches

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Source Details

SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain