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1943 Map of Rosamond

Name: 1943 Topographic Map of Rosamond
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1954
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1954

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Soledad Mountain dominates the northwestern portion of this 1943 survey, serving as a hub for local mining activity during the mid-twentieth century. The slopes are marked with notable excavations including the Golden Queen Mine, Double Eagle Mine, and Tropico Mine, reflecting the area's rich mineral history. The landscape transitions from these peaks into the high desert plains where Rosamond sits at the junction of the Southern Pacific railroad and the Mojave Road.

South of the Kern Co Los Angeles Co line, the map reveals the agricultural and social character of the Antelope Valley. Scattered ranches like Gaskill Ranch and De Stazo Ranch are interspersed with specialized outposts such as the Piute Gun Club and Hoffman Club. The sprawling flat of Rosamond Dry Lake anchors the center of the sheet, providing a stark geographic contrast to the industrial mining sites to the north.