Old Maps of Lakeview, California for Metal Detecting

Plan your next treasure hunt with 16 historic maps of Lakeview. Find old homesites, ghost towns, trails, and gathering spots that may be lost to time — perfect for identifying promising metal detecting locations.

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Lakeview, CA maps

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  1. 1910 Map of Buena Vista Lake, 1912 Print
    1910 Map of Buena Vista Lake, 1912 Print
    1910 Buena Vista Lake
    1912 Print · USGS
    The southern San Joaquin Valley comes to life in the years before the great lakes were drained for agriculture. Genealogists and historians can trace early rail stops like Bowerbank and Hazelton or locate rural landmarks such as the Palm School and Moron Taft P O.

  2. 1912 Map of Buena Vista Lake, 1921 Print
    1912 Map of Buena Vista Lake, 1921 Print
    1912 Buena Vista Lake
    1921 Print · USGS
    The San Joaquin Valley at the height of its irrigation and oil boom is captured here, from the streets of Bakersfield to the shores of Buena Vista Lake. Genealogists and local historians can trace early schools like Old River School and the rail stops of the Sunset RR.
    4 unique versions available

  3. 1934 Map of Coal Oil Canyon
    1934 Map of Coal Oil Canyon
    1934 Coal Oil Canyon
    1934 Print · USGS
    Kern County's southern valley floor and the rising Wheeler Ridge are captured here in the mid-1930s, showing the early infrastructure of the California oil boom. Genealogists and industrial historians can trace early petroleum sites like the Emigdio Pumping Sta and local landmarks such as the Panama Migratory Sch.

  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. 1950 Map of Coal Oil Canyon
    1950 Map of Coal Oil Canyon
    1950 Coal Oil Canyon
    1950 Print · USGS
    Kern County's southern valley floor and foothills are captured here during the mid-century expansion of the petroleum and agricultural industries. Researchers can trace the development of infrastructure like the Kern Island Ditch and find local landmarks such as Pleito Ranch and the Panama Migratory Sch.

  6. 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.

  7. 1955 Map of Coal Oil Canyon, 1956 Print
    1955 Map of Coal Oil Canyon, 1956 Print
    1955 Coal Oil Canyon
    1956 Print · USGS
    Southern Kern County's mid-century transition from dry lake beds to a burgeoning petroleum landscape is recorded here in the mid-1950s. Researchers can locate the Wheeler Ridge Oil Field, the Emidio Pumping Station, and the historical Fages-Zalvidea Trails Marker.
    5 unique versions available

  8. 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.

  9. 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

  10. 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

  11. 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.

  12. 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

  13. 2012 Map of Coal Oil Canyon, 2012 Print
    2012 Map of Coal Oil Canyon, 2012 Print
    2012 Coal Oil Canyon
    2012 Print · USGS
    Covers Lakeview, including Kern County, United States, and other nearby areas

  14. 2015 Map of Coal Oil Canyon, 2015 Print
    2015 Map of Coal Oil Canyon, 2015 Print
    2015 Coal Oil Canyon
    2015 Print · USGS
    Covers Lakeview, including Kern County, United States, and other nearby areas

  15. 2018 Map of Coal Oil Canyon, 2018 Print
    2018 Map of Coal Oil Canyon, 2018 Print
    2018 Coal Oil Canyon
    2018 Print · USGS
    Covers Lakeview, including Kern County, United States, and other nearby areas

  16. 2021 Map of Coal Oil Canyon, 2021 Print
    2021 Map of Coal Oil Canyon, 2021 Print
    2021 Coal Oil Canyon
    2021 Print · USGS
    The southern tip of the San Joaquin Valley meets the high ridges of the San Emigdio Mountains in this 2021 study. Researchers can trace the path of the California Aqueduct and locate the historic Kern Lake Bed and Lakeview.

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