1930 Map of West Alpine Butte

About this map

Alpine Butte dominates the eastern edge of this high-desert landscape in northern Los Angeles County, rising sharply from a plain defined by a strict grid of early 20th-century road planning and seasonal water sources. Surveyed in 1930 under the direction of county surveyor J. E. Rockhold and the Board of Supervisors, this map reveals a sparse but systematic settlement pattern of the High Desert era. Isolated water access points, simply labeled as Well, are critical landmarks across the arid terrain, punctuating the township and range sections. The presence of Rock Creek in the southwest corner indicates a natural drainage corridor that contrasts with the geometric precision of the thoroughfares like Wilsona Road and Sheldon Road. This document captures the Antelope Valley region at a time when road names like New England Road and Denis Road were being established as the backbone for future rural development.