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1955 Map of Tejon Hills

USGS Topo · Published 1982

About this map

The Rancho El Tejon Grant Boundary anchors this mid-century survey, marking the historic transition from the flat agricultural basins of Kern County to the rising Tehachapi Mountains. Petroleum development is a central feature of the landscape, defined by the extensive Comanche Point Oil Field and a network of supporting infrastructure including a Pipeline and scattered oil tanks. The terrain is dramatically divided between the alluvial fans emerging from Comanche Point and the intricate drainage systems of Tejon Creek and Comanche Creek. Industrial and agricultural activity is evident at the Cotton Gin and the small settlement of Caparell, while a complex irrigation system of a Ditch and various water tanks serves the western fields. This survey reflects an era of intensive land use where ranching heritage met California's growing energy demands.

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Map Details

Date Portrayed1955
Date Published1982
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:24,000
Physical Dimensions22.01 x 26.95 inches

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SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain