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1953 Map of Wasco SW

USGS Topo · Published 1977

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Wasco Oil Field and the surrounding agricultural grid of western Kern County dominate this 1953 landscape, reflecting an era of intense resource extraction and land management. The terrain is defined by the prominent Semitropic Ridge, which runs northwest to southeast, separating the organized farm plots from the more natural drainage patterns of Jerry Slough. This slough area, including Goose Lake Ranch, shows a concentration of seasonal features like Duck Ponds and a Gun Club, suggesting the region's importance for local recreation and waterfowl habitat during this period. The map also documents essential early utility infrastructure, such as the Semitropic Substation, an Oil Pumping Plant, and several scattered oil wells, illustrating the industrial backbone required to support both the petroleum industry and the large-scale irrigation of the Central Valley.

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Map Details

Date Portrayed1953
Date Published1977
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:24,000
Physical Dimensions22 x 26.7 inches

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SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain