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1943 Map of Shale Point
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1943 Map of Shale Point

USGS Topo · Published 1943

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The Temblor Range defines the western edge of this 1943 survey, dropping sharply into the wide expanse of the Antelope Valley. The landscape is dominated by large-scale ranching and early petroleum exploration, evidenced by the presence of C Twisselmann Ranch and the USC & GS Shale Point Standard Oil Co marker. These features suggest an era where the rugged terrain of western Kern County was being systematically surveyed for resource extraction while maintaining established pastoral holdings. Ephemeral drainage systems like Bitterwater Creek and Devilwater Creek cut through the foothills, illustrating the arid character of the Antelope Plain before modern water management transformed the region. The map provides a precise record of these family-named landmarks and surveying stations during the mobilization of the early 1940s.

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Map Details

Date Portrayed1943
Date Published1943
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:31,680
Physical Dimensions17.8 x 21.7 inches

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This is the sole edition of this map. No revisions or reprints were ever made.

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Source Details

SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain