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1966 Map of Tehachapi North

Name: 1966 Topographic Map of Tehachapi North
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1976
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1976

About this map

Tehachapi Valley serves as a vital mountain pass where the Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe and Southern Pacific railroads converge. The map documents the mid-century footprint of Tehachapi, including the Tehachapi-Kern County Airport No 4 and local educational institutions like St Malachys Sch and the High Sch. To the west, the settlement of Old Town and the developing residential area of Golden Hills are visible, the latter featuring a Golf Course and several canyon-named drives.

The surrounding terrain is marked by steep canyons such as Hog Canyon and Tollgate Canyon, where the Tollgate Lookout Tower provided a high-elevation vantage point. Water management and infrastructure are evident through the Gaging Station and Sewage Disposal facility, while industrial activity is noted via several Quarries and a Claypit on the eastern edge. A Historical Monument situated near Brite Creek suggests the area's early significance in California's transit history.