Old Maps of Weldon, California for Metal Detecting

Plan your next treasure hunt with 12 historic maps of Weldon. 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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Weldon, CA maps

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  1. 1906 Map of Kernville, 1955 Print
    1906 Map of Kernville, 1955 Print
    1906 Kernville
    1955 Print · USGS
    The Kern River Valley at the turn of the century shows a landscape of mining camps and river settlements before the damming of the river. Genealogists and historians can trace the early locations of Kernville, Isabella, and Weldon, or locate the Big Blue Mine and Bodfish P.O.

  2. 1908 Map of Kernville
    1908 Map of Kernville
    1908 Kernville
    1908 Print · USGS
    The southern Sierra Nevada frontier comes to life in this survey of the Kern River Valley at the dawn of the twentieth century. Genealogists and researchers can locate early mining operations at the Big Blue Mine and trace historic settlements like Vaughn Bodfish P.O. and Weldon before mid-century water projects.
    6 unique versions available

  3. 1943 Map of Isabella, 1944 Print
    1943 Map of Isabella, 1944 Print
    1943 Isabella
    1944 Print · USGS
    The Kern River valley comes alive in this wartime survey, showing the original river towns before the valley floor was flooded. Researchers can trace early mining and ranching at Big Blue Mine, Bodfish P O, and the Woodford Ranch.
    5 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. 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.

  7. 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

  8. 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

  9. 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.

  10. 1972 Map of Weldon, 1975 Print
    1972 Map of Weldon, 1975 Print
    1972 Weldon
    1975 Print · USGS
    The South Fork Kern River valley in the early 1970s shows a landscape of small settlements and high-country ranches. Researchers can locate the South Fork Sch in Weldon, trace the namesake Quarter Circle 5 Ranch, or find old Mines in the Piute Mts.
    3 unique versions available

  11. 1978 Map of Isabella Lake, 1994 Print
    1978 Map of Isabella Lake, 1994 Print
    1978 Isabella Lake
    1994 Print · USGS
    Kern County's high country and the central reservoir system are detailed here during the late seventies. Researchers can trace historical sites like Havilah and Long Tom Mine, or explore the development around Isabella Lake and Wofford Heights.
    2 unique versions available

  12. 2021 Map of Weldon, 2021 Print
    2021 Map of Weldon, 2021 Print
    2021 Weldon
    2021 Print · USGS
    The South Fork Valley of Kern County is shown in detail during the early 2020s, highlighting the residential pockets of Weldon and South Lake. Researchers can trace the path of the South Fork Kern River and locate remote landmarks like Ashley Hot Spring or Andress Spring.

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