Old Maps of Arvin, California for Academic Research

Study the evolution of Arvin with 13 high-resolution historic maps. Whether you're teaching, researching, or modeling changes in land use, these maps provide essential visual documentation of urban, environmental, and geographic change.

  • Analyze long-term change: Track patterns in development, transportation, and natural features.
  • Ideal for environmental or urban studies: Support academic projects with primary historical map data.
  • Use in the classroom or lab: Educators and researchers rely on these maps to bring historical context to life.

These maps are a powerful tool for teaching, research, and visualizing how Arvin has changed over the decades.


Arvin, CA maps

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  1. 1914 Map of Caliente
    1914 Map of Caliente
    1914 Caliente
    1914 Print · USGS
    Bakersfield and the southern Joaquin Valley are captured in the early nineteen-teens as the region's rail and oil industries expanded. Genealogists can trace family landmarks like the Tejon Ranch and Rio Bravo Ranch or locate vanished stops such as Woodford Keene P O and Cottonwood Station.
    7 unique versions available

  2. 1930 Map of Arvin
    1930 Map of Arvin
    1930 Arvin
    1930 Print · USGS
    Kern County agriculture and early oil exploration are documented here during the pre-war period. Researchers can trace the rail lines of the Southern Pacific Railroad and locate local landmarks like Rockpile Sch and the Lost Derrick.

  3. 1933 Map of Arvin
    1933 Map of Arvin
    1933 Arvin
    1933 Print · USGS
    Arvin and the surrounding southern San Joaquin Valley are captured in the early 1930s during a period of intensive agricultural expansion. Researchers can trace the development of irrigation through the Eastside Canal or locate early landmarks like Rock Pile Sch and the settlement at Vaccaro.
    3 unique versions available

  4. 1948 Map of Bakersfield
    1948 Map of Bakersfield
    1948 Bakersfield
    1948 Print · USGS
    Bakersfield and the southern San Joaquin Valley appear in the late 1940s, showing a landscape of burgeoning oil towns, rail junctions, and early irrigation canals. Genealogists and historians can trace the foundations of local industry through Gardner Field, the Sunset Railway, and the shores of Buena Vista Lake.
    2 unique versions available

  5. 1955 Map of Bakersfield
    1955 Map of Bakersfield
    1955 Bakersfield
    1955 Print · USGS
    The southern San Joaquin Valley in the mid-fifties shows an era of massive oil production and industrial irrigation. Trace family roots in Allensworth, the oil fields of Oildale, or the shorelines of Tulare Lake and Buena Vista Lake.

  6. 1955 Map of Arvin, 1956 Print
    1955 Map of Arvin, 1956 Print
    1955 Arvin
    1956 Print · USGS
    Arvin and the surrounding Kern County ranch lands thrive during the mid-1950s, balanced between heavy industry and large-scale agriculture. Genealogists and local historians can trace the footprint of the Mountain View Oil Field and the early layout of Edmundson Acres.
    4 unique versions available

  7. 1956 Map of Bakersfield
    1956 Map of Bakersfield
    1956 Bakersfield
    1956 Print · USGS
    The southern San Joaquin Valley and High Sierra come alive in the mid-fifties, showing the region's complex agricultural and rail networks. Genealogists and historians can trace family roots in towns like Bakersfield, Taft, and Delano, or locate early infrastructure along the Sunset Railway.

  8. 1960 Map of Bakersfield
    1960 Map of Bakersfield
    1960 Bakersfield
    1960 Print · USGS
    The Southern San Joaquin Valley at mid-century reveals a complex landscape of petroleum development and massive irrigation projects. Researchers can trace the rail lines of the Southern Pacific, explore oil-era landmarks like Oil City, and locate early settlements including Allensworth and Pixley.
    2 unique versions available

  9. 1962 Map of Bakersfield, 1969 Print
    1962 Map of Bakersfield, 1969 Print
    1962 Bakersfield
    1969 Print · USGS
    The Southern San Joaquin Valley is shown in the 1960s as a bustling intersection of petroleum production, irrigation agriculture, and mountain recreation. Researchers can trace the rail lines of the Southern Pacific through the valley or locate early desert developments like California City and Tehachapi.
    4 unique versions available

  10. 1966 Map of Bakersfield
    1966 Map of Bakersfield
    1966 Bakersfield
    1966 Print · USGS
    The southern San Joaquin Valley in the mid-sixties reveals a massive industrial and agricultural landscape shaped by water and oil. Genealogists and historians can trace the growth of Bakersfield and Oildale, or locate remote airfields like Minter Field and Mojave-Kern County No. 7 Airport.

  11. 1978 Map of Tehachapi, 1993 Print
    1978 Map of Tehachapi, 1993 Print
    1978 Tehachapi
    1993 Print · USGS
    The Kern County landscape in the late seventies reveals the transition from valley agriculture to high mountain passes. Trace the rail lines of the Southern Pacific and explore early settlements like Weed Patch, Loraine, and Edmundson Acres.

  12. 1992 Map of Arvin, 1995 Print
    1992 Map of Arvin, 1995 Print
    1992 Arvin
    1995 Print · USGS
    Arvin and the surrounding Kern County ranchlands are shown here in the early nineties, where a grid of intensive agriculture meets the rising Tehachapi foothills. Trace local landmarks like the Cotton Gin, the namesake Di Giorgio settlement, and the Grant Golf Course.

  13. 2021 Map of Arvin, 2021 Print
    2021 Map of Arvin, 2021 Print
    2021 Arvin
    2021 Print · USGS
    The southern Central Valley meets the mountain foothills in the early 2020s, showing a landscape defined by industrial agriculture and steep canyons. Trace the grid of Arvin and Di Giorgio or locate local landmarks like Comanche Point and Amargo Springs.

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