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1953 Map of Shale Point

USGS Topo · Published 1982

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The Shale Hills and Temblor Range dominate this Kern County landscape, where the arid transition between high ground and the Antelope Plain is defined by ephemeral drainages and early industrial development. Industrial activity is concentrated at the North Antelope Hills Oil Field, marked by numerous oil tanks and a test well, indicating the region's mid-century reliance on petroleum extraction. Agriculture and ranching are represented by the Twisselmann Ranch and scattered water sources like Alex Cook Spr and Napoleon Spr, which were vital for survival in the dry Bitterwater Valley. The terrain is deeply etched by Bitterwater Creek and Devilwater Creek, while a quarry and several windmills signify the modest human footprint on these foothills before later developments altered the local character.

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Map Details

Date Portrayed1953
Date Published1982
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:24,000
Physical Dimensions22 x 26.8 inches

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SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain