Heavy Truck on U.S. Route 99 Tehachapi Mountains 1939

A heavy truck travels along U.S. Route 99 on a ridge over the Tehachapi Mountains in Kern County, California. Taken in May 1939, this image illustrates a major transportation route connecting Los Angeles with the San Joaquin Valley. During this time, many migrants relied on this road for movement, highlighting the regions evolving infrastructure.

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