
California City sprawls across the transition between the Fremont Valley and the northern Mojave Desert in this recent topographical study. The map illustrates a unique mid-century master plan of extensive residential street grids, such as Arroyo Ave and Rosewood Blvd, many of which remain unbuilt or sparsely settled against the arid landscape. To the south, the settlement of Sanborn is positioned near the prominent Sanborn Hill, serving as a local landmark in this open terrain. The intermittent flow of Cache Cr meanders through the northern sections, while the transportation corridor of CA 58 Bus provides a modern link through the desert floor. This map is particularly useful for observing the intersection of ambitious twentieth-century urban planning and the enduring natural features of Kern County.
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1915 · Elizabeth Lake
USGS Topo · 1:125,000
1915 · Searles Lake
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1915 · Mojave
USGS Topo · 1:125,000
1917 · Elizabeth Lake
USGS Topo · 1:125,000
1937 · Rogers Lake
USGS Topo · 1:48,000
1942 · Rogers Lake
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1943 · Rosamond
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1943 · Castle Butte
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1943 · Mojave
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1947 · Fluhr
USGS Topo · 1:24,000