1947 Map of Rosamond

About this map

The community of Rosamond stands as the primary hub of this High Desert landscape, situated along the Southern Pacific railroad line just north of the border between Kern Co and Los Angeles Co. This 1940s survey reveals a transition from traditional ranching to the early aviation and infrastructure that would later define the region. Evidence of the area's agricultural footprint is seen at the A Andrews Ranch, while a prominent Landing Field reflects the burgeoning aerospace presence in the Mojave. The map documents a rigid grid of planned thoroughfares, from Avenue A to Avenue E, which cross the desert floor to meet north-south routes like Division Street. To the south, the small siding of Oban marks another point along the rail corridor, illustrating the linear development patterns common to this era of California desert settlement.