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Old Maps of Tehachapi, California

Explore 28 old maps of Tehachapi, spanning from 1914 to today. These high-resolution historic maps reveal how streets, neighborhoods, landmarks, and natural features evolved over time — perfect for genealogy, metal detecting, research, and local history exploration.

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Tehachapi, 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
  4. 1915 Map of Mojave
    1915 Map of Mojave
    1915 Mojave
    1915 Print · USGS
    The eastern Tehachapi Mountains meet the desert in the early twentieth century as a hub of rail and mining. Trace the historic paths of the Southern Pacific railroad through Tehachapi and Mojave, or locate remote sites like the Joe Walker Mine and Claraville.
    7 unique versions available
  7. 1943 Map of Tehachapi
    1943 Map of Tehachapi
    1943 Tehachapi
    1943 Print · USGS
    Tehachapi and the surrounding mountain passes are captured in the early 1940s during a period of vital rail and industrial activity. Trace the SOUTHERN PACIFIC line through the Tehachapi Pass or locate rural sites like Jameson Ranch and the Pine Tree Mine.
    4 unique versions available
  10. 1943 Map of Cummings Mountain
    1943 Map of Cummings Mountain
    1943 Cummings Mountain
    1943 Print · USGS
    The Southern Pacific railroad traverses the Tehachapi Mountains during the mid-forties, carving through steep canyons and mountain passes. Researchers can trace the rail line through Walong or locate local landmarks like the Keene PO, Stonybrook Retreat, and Cummings Valley School.
    5 unique versions available
  13. 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
  16. 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.
  19. 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.
  22. 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
  25. 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
  28. 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.
  31. 1966 Map of Tehachapi South, 1967 Print
    1966 Map of Tehachapi South, 1967 Print
    1966 Tehachapi South
    1967 Print · USGS
    Kern County's high-desert landscape in the mid-sixties reveals a period of water infrastructure development and mountain ranching. Researchers can trace the paths of the Uncle Sam Mine, Tompkins Sch, and the historic crossing at Oak Creek Pass.
    2 unique versions available
  34. 1966 Map of Cummings Mtn, 1967 Print
    1966 Map of Cummings Mtn, 1967 Print
    1966 Cummings Mtn
    1967 Print · USGS
    The Tehachapi foothills come into focus in the mid-1960s, showing a landscape of high valleys and seasonal watercourses. Local historians can trace the rural layout of Cummings Valley near the California Correctional Institution and find the old Cummings Valley Sch.
    4 unique versions available
  37. 1966 Map of Tehachapi North, 1967 Print
    1966 Map of Tehachapi North, 1967 Print
    1966 Tehachapi North
    1967 Print · USGS
    Tehachapi and the surrounding valley floor are captured in the mid-1960s as a bustling hub of rail transport and mountain agriculture. Genealogists and historians can trace the foundations of Old Town, locate the Cem, and see the early layout of Tehachapi-Kern County Airport No 4.
    3 unique versions available
  40. 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.
  43. 1992 Map of Tehachapi South, 1995 Print
    1992 Map of Tehachapi South, 1995 Print
    1992 Tehachapi South
    1995 Print · USGS
    The southern fringes of the high desert and mountain passes are captured here during the 1990s. Researchers can trace old mining sites like the Uncle Sam Mine, find remote water sources such as Indian John Spring, and locate the historic Oak Creek Pass.
  46. 1992 Map of Tehachapi North, 1995 Print
    1992 Map of Tehachapi North, 1995 Print
    1992 Tehachapi North
    1995 Print · USGS
    The Tehachapi Pass region is shown here in the early nineties, where the high-altitude rail line and local industry meet. Genealogists and rail historians can trace the Southern Pacific RR through Cable and Summit, or locate local landmarks like the Cem and Old Town.
  49. 2012 Map of Cummings Mountain, 2012 Print
    2012 Map of Cummings Mountain, 2012 Print
    2012 Cummings Mountain
    2012 Print · USGS
    Covers Tehachapi, including Golden Hills, Stallion Springs, and other nearby areas
  52. 2012 Map of Tehachapi South, 2012 Print
    2012 Map of Tehachapi South, 2012 Print
    2012 Tehachapi South
    2012 Print · USGS
    Covers Tehachapi, including Golden Hills, Kern County, and other nearby areas
  55. 2012 Map of Tehachapi North, 2012 Print
    2012 Map of Tehachapi North, 2012 Print
    2012 Tehachapi North
    2012 Print · USGS
    Covers Tehachapi, including Golden Hills, Kern County, and other nearby areas
  58. 2015 Map of Cummings Mountain, 2015 Print
    2015 Map of Cummings Mountain, 2015 Print
    2015 Cummings Mountain
    2015 Print · USGS
    Covers Tehachapi, including Golden Hills, Stallion Springs, and other nearby areas
  61. 2015 Map of Tehachapi South, 2015 Print
    2015 Map of Tehachapi South, 2015 Print
    2015 Tehachapi South
    2015 Print · USGS
    Covers Tehachapi, including Golden Hills, Kern County, and other nearby areas
  64. 2015 Map of Tehachapi North, 2015 Print
    2015 Map of Tehachapi North, 2015 Print
    2015 Tehachapi North
    2015 Print · USGS
    Covers Tehachapi, including Golden Hills, Kern County, and other nearby areas
  67. 2018 Map of Tehachapi North, 2018 Print
    2018 Map of Tehachapi North, 2018 Print
    2018 Tehachapi North
    2018 Print · USGS
    Covers Tehachapi, including Golden Hills, Kern County, and other nearby areas
  70. 2018 Map of Cummings Mountain, 2018 Print
    2018 Map of Cummings Mountain, 2018 Print
    2018 Cummings Mountain
    2018 Print · USGS
    Covers Tehachapi, including Golden Hills, Stallion Springs, and other nearby areas
  73. 2018 Map of Tehachapi South, 2018 Print
    2018 Map of Tehachapi South, 2018 Print
    2018 Tehachapi South
    2018 Print · USGS
    Covers Tehachapi, including Golden Hills, Kern County, and other nearby areas
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