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1942 Map of Tecuya Creek

Name: 1942 Topographic Map of Tecuya Creek
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1957
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1957

About this map

Industrial outposts and energy infrastructure define this landscape where the San Joaquin Valley meets the high elevations of the Los Padres National Forest. The map centers on the critical transportation corridor of Highway 99, which serves as the lifeline for a series of petroleum facilities including the General Petroleum Corp Rose Station and the Richfield Oil Co Pumping Sta. This era of the Grapevine grade shows the transition from the flat valley floor into the winding canyons, documented just as the region’s role in California’s oil distribution network was fully established.

The settlement of Grapevine sits at the mouth of the canyon, surrounded by drainage systems like Tecuya Creek and Grapevine Creek. Further up the slopes, specialized facilities such as the Kern Co Police Radio Relay Station and the Oak Glen Hwy Maint Sta indicate the logistical challenges of maintaining this vital mountain pass. Topographical detail tracks the steep rise toward Grapevine Peak, providing a clear view of the drainage patterns through Black Bob Canyon and Liveoak Canyon before they reach the valley.