Historical Maps of Bakersfield, California

What stories do these 110 old maps tell about Bakersfield's past? From 1906 to present day, these maps reveal the evolution of streets, neighborhoods, iconic landmarks, and natural features in stunning high-res detail. Whether you're a history enthusiast, genealogist, or professional in education, environmental work, or architecture, these maps are perfect for exploration, research, and discovery.

Discover Bakersfield's history through maps:

  • Trace Bakersfield's growth: Explore earlier and latest maps and editions to uncover how the region changed over time.
  • Examine technical details: Each map includes its creators, publishers, scale, dimensions, and full source information.
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  • Sourced from trusted archives: Carefully preserved and digitized by institutions like the United Stated Geological Survey and the US Library of Congress.
  • Access in any format: View and explore in high resolution, download for offline use, or order a museum-quality print for yourself or a loved one.

Begin your journey into Bakersfield's history with these remarkable must-see maps.


Bakersfield, CA maps

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  1. 1906 Map of Bakersfield
    1906 Map of Bakersfield
    1906 Bakersfield
    1906 Print · USGS
    Covers Bakersfield, including Shafter, Greenacres, and other nearby areas

  2. 1906 Map of Bakersfield, 1915 Print
    1906 Map of Bakersfield, 1915 Print
    1906 Bakersfield
    1915 Print · USGS
    Covers Bakersfield, including Shafter, Greenacres, and other nearby areas

  3. 1906 Map of Bakersfield, 1925 Print
    1906 Map of Bakersfield, 1925 Print
    1906 Bakersfield
    1925 Print · USGS
    Covers Bakersfield, including Shafter, Greenacres, and other nearby areas

  4. 1906 Map of Bakersfield, 1936 Print
    1906 Map of Bakersfield, 1936 Print
    1906 Bakersfield
    1936 Print · USGS
    Covers Bakersfield, including Shafter, Greenacres, and other nearby areas

  5. 1906 Map of Bakersfield, 1947 Print
    1906 Map of Bakersfield, 1947 Print
    1906 Bakersfield
    1947 Print · USGS
    Covers Bakersfield, including Shafter, Greenacres, and other nearby areas

  6. 1910 Map of Buena Vista Lake, 1912 Print
    1910 Map of Buena Vista Lake, 1912 Print
    1910 Buena Vista Lake
    1912 Print · USGS
    Covers Bakersfield, including Shafter, Taft, and other nearby areas

  7. 1912 Map of Buena Vista Lake, 1921 Print
    1912 Map of Buena Vista Lake, 1921 Print
    1912 Buena Vista Lake
    1921 Print · USGS
    Covers Bakersfield, including Shafter, Taft, and other nearby areas

  8. 1912 Map of Buena Vista Lake, 1929 Print
    1912 Map of Buena Vista Lake, 1929 Print
    1912 Buena Vista Lake
    1929 Print · USGS
    Covers Bakersfield, including Shafter, Taft, and other nearby areas

  9. 1912 Map of Buena Vista Lake, 1939 Print
    1912 Map of Buena Vista Lake, 1939 Print
    1912 Buena Vista Lake
    1939 Print · USGS
    Covers Bakersfield, including Shafter, Taft, and other nearby areas

  10. 1912 Map of Buena Vista Lake, 1947 Print
    1912 Map of Buena Vista Lake, 1947 Print
    1912 Buena Vista Lake
    1947 Print · USGS
    Covers Bakersfield, including Shafter, Taft, and other nearby areas

  11. 1914 Map of Caliente
    1914 Map of Caliente
    1914 Caliente
    1914 Print · USGS
    Covers Bakersfield, including Arvin, Lamont, and other nearby areas

  12. 1914 Map of Caliente, 1921 Print
    1914 Map of Caliente, 1921 Print
    1914 Caliente
    1921 Print · USGS
    Covers Bakersfield, including Arvin, Lamont, and other nearby areas

  13. 1914 Map of Caliente, 1930 Print
    1914 Map of Caliente, 1930 Print
    1914 Caliente
    1930 Print · USGS
    Covers Bakersfield, including Arvin, Lamont, and other nearby areas

  14. 1914 Map of Caliente, 1941 Print
    1914 Map of Caliente, 1941 Print
    1914 Caliente
    1941 Print · USGS
    Covers Bakersfield, including Arvin, Lamont, and other nearby areas

  15. 1914 Map of Caliente, 1942 Print
    1914 Map of Caliente, 1942 Print
    1914 Caliente
    1942 Print · USGS
    Covers Bakersfield, including Arvin, Lamont, and other nearby areas

  16. 1914 Map of Caliente, 1948 Print
    1914 Map of Caliente, 1948 Print
    1914 Caliente
    1948 Print · USGS
    Covers Bakersfield, including Arvin, Lamont, and other nearby areas

  17. 1914 Map of Caliente, 1951 Print
    1914 Map of Caliente, 1951 Print
    1914 Caliente
    1951 Print · USGS
    Covers Bakersfield, including Arvin, Lamont, and other nearby areas

  18. 1929 Map of Stevens
    1929 Map of Stevens
    1929 Stevens
    1929 Print · USGS
    Covers Bakersfield, including Rosedale, Kern County, and other nearby areas

  19. 1929 Map of Fairfax School
    1929 Map of Fairfax School
    1929 Fairfax School
    1929 Print · USGS
    Covers Bakersfield, including Lamont, Weedpatch, and other nearby areas

  20. 1929 Map of Coles Levee
    1929 Map of Coles Levee
    1929 Coles Levee
    1929 Print · USGS
    Covers Bakersfield, including Rosedale, Tupman, and other nearby areas

  21. 1930 Map of Weed Patch
    1930 Map of Weed Patch
    1930 Weed Patch
    1930 Print · USGS
    Covers Bakersfield, including Lamont, Weedpatch, and other nearby areas

  22. 1930 Map of Rosedale
    1930 Map of Rosedale
    1930 Rosedale
    1930 Print · USGS
    Covers Bakersfield, including Shafter, Crome, and other nearby areas

  23. 1930 Map of Oildale
    1930 Map of Oildale
    1930 Oildale
    1930 Print · USGS
    Covers Bakersfield, including Shafter, Greenacres, and other nearby areas

  24. 1932 Map of Stevens
    1932 Map of Stevens
    1932 Stevens
    1932 Print · USGS
    Covers Bakersfield, including Rosedale, Kern County, and other nearby areas

  25. 1932 Map of Fairfax School
    1932 Map of Fairfax School
    1932 Fairfax School
    1932 Print · USGS
    Covers Bakersfield, including Lamont, Weedpatch, and other nearby areas

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