1955 Map of Tejon Hills

About this map

The Rancho El Tejon Grant Boundary anchors this mid-century survey of the California landscape, where the flat valley floor meets the rising slopes of the Tehachapi Mts and Tejon Hills. This 1955 map, updated with 1968 aerial photography, reveals a transition between agricultural development and resource extraction, notably centered on the Comanche Point Oil Field. Irrigation and water management are evident throughout the lowlands, marked by Spreading Grounds and a network of canals and reservoirs serving the area near Caparell and the local Cotton Gin. Seasonal drainage from the heights is captured by Tejon Creek, Comanche Creek, and El Paso Creek, which flow toward the valley. The map documents the legacy of Spanish land grants alongside then-modern infrastructure like David Road, providing a clear look at Kern County's mid-century rural economy and topography.