1980s Maps of Kern County, California

Explore 15 historic maps of Kern County from the 1980s. These maps offer a rare glimpse into what life looked like during the 1980s — showing old roads, neighborhoods, homes, and landmarks that have changed or disappeared over time.

Whether you're researching your family's past, planning a metal detecting trip, or studying how Kern County's landscape evolved across the 1980s, these high-resolution maps are a powerful tool for exploring the history of this region.

  • Focus on a specific era: All maps on this page are from the 1980s, giving you a focused view of this time period.
  • See what’s changed: Compare century-old streets, trails, and buildings to today's modern landscape using overlays and satellite layers.
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Start exploring Kern County's history through authentic maps from the 1980s. This is your window into the past.


Kern County, CA maps

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  1. 1981 Map of San Luis Obispo
    1981 Map of San Luis Obispo
    1981 San Luis Obispo
    1981 Print · USGS
    Covers Kern County, including San Luis Obispo, Atascadero, and other nearby areas
    3 unique versions available

  2. 1981 Map of Cuyama
    1981 Map of Cuyama
    1981 Cuyama
    1981 Print · USGS
    Covers Kern County, including Junction Camp, Ventucopa, and other nearby areas
    2 unique versions available

  3. 1981 Map of Taft, 1982 Print
    1981 Map of Taft, 1982 Print
    1981 Taft
    1982 Print · USGS
    Covers Kern County, including Bakersfield, Shafter, and other nearby areas
    2 unique versions available

  4. 1981 Map of Lancaster, 1984 Print
    1981 Map of Lancaster, 1984 Print
    1981 Lancaster
    1984 Print · USGS
    Covers Kern County, including Palmdale, Lancaster, and other nearby areas
    2 unique versions available

  5. 1982 Map of Victorville
    1982 Map of Victorville
    1982 Victorville
    1982 Print · USGS
    Covers Kern County, including Palmdale, Lancaster, and other nearby areas
    2 unique versions available

  6. 1982 Map of Ninemile Canyon, 1983 Print
    1982 Map of Ninemile Canyon, 1983 Print
    1982 Ninemile Canyon
    1983 Print · USGS
    Covers Kern County, including Tulare County, Inyo County, and other nearby areas

  7. 1982 Map of Pearsonville, 1983 Print
    1982 Map of Pearsonville, 1983 Print
    1982 Pearsonville
    1983 Print · USGS
    Covers Kern County, including Brown, Pearsonville, and other nearby areas
    2 unique versions available

  8. 1983 Map of White Hills
    1983 Map of White Hills
    1983 White Hills
    1983 Print · USGS
    Covers Kern County, including San Bernardino County, Inyo County, and other nearby areas

  9. 1986 Map of Lamont Peak
    1986 Map of Lamont Peak
    1986 Lamont Peak
    1986 Print · USGS
    Covers Kern County, including Tulare County, Inyo County, and other nearby areas
    2 unique versions available

  10. 1986 Map of Posey, 1987 Print
    1986 Map of Posey, 1987 Print
    1986 Posey
    1987 Print · USGS
    Covers Kern County, including Pleasant View, White River Summer Home Tract, and other nearby areas
    2 unique versions available

  11. 1986 Map of Kernville, 1987 Print
    1986 Map of Kernville, 1987 Print
    1986 Kernville
    1987 Print · USGS
    Covers Kern County, including Kernville, Camp Owens, and other nearby areas
    2 unique versions available

  12. 1986 Map of Tobias Peak, 1987 Print
    1986 Map of Tobias Peak, 1987 Print
    1986 Tobias Peak
    1987 Print · USGS
    Covers Kern County, including Guernsey Mill, Spear Creek Summer Home Tract, and other nearby areas
    2 unique versions available

  13. 1986 Map of Cannell Peak, 1987 Print
    1986 Map of Cannell Peak, 1987 Print
    1986 Cannell Peak
    1987 Print · USGS
    Covers Kern County, including Tulare County, United States, and other nearby areas
    3 unique versions available

  14. 1987 Map of White Dome
    1987 Map of White Dome
    1987 White Dome
    1987 Print · USGS
    Covers Kern County, including Tulare County, United States, and other nearby areas
    2 unique versions available

  15. 1989 Map of Paso Robles
    1989 Map of Paso Robles
    1989 Paso Robles
    1989 Print · USGS
    Covers Kern County, including Atascadero, Paso Robles, and other nearby areas

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