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1965 Map of Sand Canyon, 1984 Print
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1965 Map of Sand Canyon

USGS Topo · Published 1984

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Mount Poso Oil Field dominates the southern landscape of this mid-1960s survey, illustrating the industrial footprint of petroleum extraction in Kern County. The terrain is defined by a series of steep drainages, including Sand Canyon and Horse Canyon, which cut through the hills and direct water into creeks like Five Dog Creek and Willow Spring Creek. This area of the San Joaquin Valley foothills exhibits a sparse settlement pattern focused on ranching and infrastructure, with Villard Ranch, Carlton Ranch, and the Horseshoe Ranch serving as primary landmarks in an otherwise open country.

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Map Details

Date Portrayed1965
Date Published1984
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:24,000
Physical Dimensions21.9 x 27 inches

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SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain