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1965 Map of Willow Springs

Name: 1965 Topographic Map of Willow Springs
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1967
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1967

About this map

The high desert landscape of the Antelope Valley foothills is defined by a legacy of gold mining and water infrastructure. Early extraction sites like the Cactus Queen Mine and Middle Butte Mine are found near Middle Butte, while the massive Los Angeles Aqueduct snakes across the terrain, illustrating the critical role of water transport in California's development.

Settlement is concentrated around the namesake Willow Springs, where the historic Willow Springs Ranch and Wagon Wheel Ranch mark the ranching heritage of the area. The map also features the Willow Springs Raceway, a landmark of early motorsports history. To the west, the landscape transitions into the sharp relief of Bean Canyon, while the local road network, including the Tehachapi Willow Springs Road, connects these remote mining and agricultural outposts.