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1953 Map of Wasco SW

USGS Topo · Published 1954

About this map

Wasco Oil Field and its surrounding agricultural infrastructure dominate this 1953 landscape in the southern San Joaquin Valley. The map captures a moment when the petroleum industry and large-scale ranching shaped Kern County, evidenced by numerous oil wells, a dedicated Oil Pumping Plant, and the Semitropic Substation. The terrain is defined by the subtle elevation of the Semitropic Ridge, which rises above the surrounding flatlands and the low-lying Jerry Slough. To the south, the Goose Lake Ranch sits near complex water management features including a Levee, Duck Ponds, and a local Gun Club. The grid of early roads, including Merced Avenue and the Lerdo Highway, illustrates the systematic development of the region's ranching and oil economy. A small Cem (cemetery) located near Gromer Ave and Leonard Ave provides a specific point of interest for family historians tracing early residents of this industrial and agricultural corridor.

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Map Details

Date Portrayed1953
Date Published1954
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