1950s Maps of Wallace Center, California

Explore 4 historic maps of Wallace Center from the 1950s. These maps offer a rare glimpse into what life looked like during the 1950s — 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 Wallace Center's landscape evolved across the 1950s, 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 1950s, giving you a focused view of this time period.
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Start exploring Wallace Center's history through authentic maps from the 1950s. This is your window into the past.


Wallace Center, CA maps

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  1. 1950 Map of Taft, 1960 Print
    1950 Map of Taft, 1960 Print
    1950 Taft
    1960 Print · USGS
    The Kern County oil patch is at its mid-century peak here, defined by the federal petroleum reserves and company housing. Researchers can trace the layout of specific company camps like Standard Oil Camp 11-C and the Southern Calif Gas Camp.
    5 unique versions available

  2. 1951 Map of Taft
    1951 Map of Taft
    1951 Taft
    1951 Print · USGS
    Central California's oil fields are shown in peak production during the early fifties, centering on the city of Taft. Researchers can trace company-founded settlements like Honolulu Oil Main Camp, the Standard Oil Tank Farm, and Dustin Acres.

  3. 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.

  4. 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.

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