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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.
  • Research with precision: Use these maps for genealogy, historical research, land use analysis, or educational projects.
  • View, download, or print: Maps are fully viewable online in high resolution, and can be downloaded or printed for your own records.

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
    The Central Coast comes alive in the early eighties as the Southern Pacific railroad connects growing coastal towns and rugged inland ranges. Researchers can trace land grants like Santa Manuela, locate Cem sites, and explore the footprint of California Polytechnic State University.
    3 unique versions available
  4. 1981 Map of Cuyama
    1981 Map of Cuyama
    1981 Cuyama
    1981 Print · USGS
    The high Cuyama Valley and the vast reaches of the Los Padres National Forest are captured here in the early eighties. Researchers can trace the San Andreas Rift Zone past New Cuyama or locate remote outposts like the Gibraltar Mine and Thorn Lookout.
    2 unique versions available
  7. 1981 Map of Taft, 1982 Print
    1981 Map of Taft, 1982 Print
    1981 Taft
    1982 Print · USGS
    Kern County's oil country and the high desert of the San Luis Obispo border come into focus during the early eighties. Researchers can trace the industrial landscape of Naval Petroleum Reserve No 1 alongside settlements like Taft, McKittrick, and the San Andreas Rift Zone.
    2 unique versions available
  10. 1981 Map of Lancaster, 1984 Print
    1981 Map of Lancaster, 1984 Print
    1981 Lancaster
    1984 Print · USGS
    The high desert and mountain passes of northern Los Angeles County come alive in this early eighties survey. Researchers can trace the San Andreas Rift Zone past remote outposts like Gorman or locate the historic Golden Queen Mine near the Mojave edge.
    2 unique versions available
  13. 1982 Map of Victorville
    1982 Map of Victorville
    1982 Victorville
    1982 Print · USGS
    The High Desert during the early eighties reveals a landscape of massive aerospace installations and growing desert communities. Researchers can trace the sprawling boundaries of Edwards Air Force Base alongside the vital California Aqueduct and the rail hub at Barstow.
    2 unique versions available
  16. 1982 Map of Ninemile Canyon, 1983 Print
    1982 Map of Ninemile Canyon, 1983 Print
    1982 Ninemile Canyon
    1983 Print · USGS
    Ninemile Canyon and the surrounding high desert terrain are captured in the early 1980s as a critical junction for regional water infrastructure. Researchers can trace the path of the Los Angeles Second Aqueduct through Sand Canyon and locate remote mining prospects near Sawtooth Peak.
  19. 1982 Map of Pearsonville, 1983 Print
    1982 Map of Pearsonville, 1983 Print
    1982 Pearsonville
    1983 Print · USGS
    Pearsonville and the surrounding high desert are shown in the late seventies as the military and racing industries shaped the landscape. Genealogists and researchers can trace the restricted boundaries of the China Lake Naval Weapons Center and locate local landmarks like the Auto Race Track and the settlement of Linnie.
    2 unique versions available
  22. 1983 Map of White Hills
    1983 Map of White Hills
    1983 White Hills
    1983 Print · USGS
    In the high desert during the early 1980s, this area served as a critical hub for military testing at the Naval Weapons Center. Researchers can trace the layout of specialized defense infrastructure including the Launch Pad, Missile Line, and various Target Areas.
  25. 1986 Map of Lamont Peak
    1986 Map of Lamont Peak
    1986 Lamont Peak
    1986 Print · USGS
    The high Sierra Nevada backcountry near the Tulare and Inyo county lines was a landscape of remote peaks and wilderness trails in the mid-eighties. Hikers and historians can trace the original path of the Pacific Crest National Scenic Trail as it passes Chimney Peak and the Heliport.
    2 unique versions available
  28. 1986 Map of Posey, 1987 Print
    1986 Map of Posey, 1987 Print
    1986 Posey
    1987 Print · USGS
    The Southern Sierra Nevada high country near the Tulare-Kern county line comes into focus in the mid-1980s. Researchers can locate family outposts like Burton Ranch, explore the area around the Tungstore Mine, or trace the seasonal tracts at Sugarloaf Village.
    2 unique versions available
  31. 1986 Map of Kernville, 1987 Print
    1986 Map of Kernville, 1987 Print
    1986 Kernville
    1987 Print · USGS
    The Kern River canyon comes into sharp focus during the mid-eighties as a hub for both hydroelectric power and mountain recreation. Researchers can trace the development of Kernville and Riverkern or locate industrial sites like the Powerhouse.
    2 unique versions available
  34. 1986 Map of Tobias Peak, 1987 Print
    1986 Map of Tobias Peak, 1987 Print
    1986 Tobias Peak
    1987 Print · USGS
    The Greenhorn Mountains and Sequoia National Forest are captured here in the mid-1980s, showcasing a landscape of high-country summer tracts and historical mining. Researchers can locate remote sites like the Sugarloaf Saw Mill, the Betty Lou Mine, and the Spear Creek Summer Home Tract.
    2 unique versions available
  37. 1986 Map of Cannell Peak, 1987 Print
    1986 Map of Cannell Peak, 1987 Print
    1986 Cannell Peak
    1987 Print · USGS
    High Sierra backcountry in the mid-eighties was a landscape of remote granite domes and isolated forest outposts. Researchers can trace historic grazing lands and forest service activity at Cannell Meadow Forest Service Sta, Potato Patch, and the high meadows of Bartolas Country.
    2 unique versions available
  40. 1987 Map of White Dome
    1987 Map of White Dome
    1987 White Dome
    1987 Print · USGS
    The Sierra Nevada high country at the Tulare and Kern county line is captured here in the late eighties. Researchers can trace the rugged drainage of the South Fork Kern River and find landmarks like White Dome, Black Mountain, and Long Valley.
    2 unique versions available
  43. 1989 Map of Paso Robles
    1989 Map of Paso Robles
    1989 Paso Robles
    1989 Print · USGS
    Coastal mountains and the Salinas River valley meet in the late eighties as this region balances military installations and agriculture. Genealogists and historians can trace the Southern Pacific line through Paso Robles and Templeton or locate the Klau Mine and San Miguel.
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